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an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands an expert in the craft of cabinetmaking

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How does the noun craft contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of craft are artifice, art, cunning, and skill. While all these words mean "the faculty of executing well what one has devised," craft may imply expertness in workmanship.

the craft of a master goldsmith

When is it sensible to use art instead of craft?

In some situations, the words art and craft are roughly equivalent. However, art implies a personal, unanalyzable creative power.

the art of choosing the right word

When could artifice be used to replace craft?

While in some cases nearly identical to craft, artifice suggests technical skill especially in imitating things in nature.

believed realism in film could be achieved only by artifice

Where would cunning be a reasonable alternative to craft?

The words cunning and craft are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, cunning suggests ingenuity and subtlety in devising, inventing, or executing.

a mystery plotted with great cunning

When would skill be a good substitute for craft?

The meanings of skill and craft largely overlap; however, skill stresses technical knowledge and proficiency.

the skill of a glassblower

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of craft
Noun
Reports have revealed that Beijing is also extending its military reach into space with its reusable robotic Shenlong craft. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025 Color Accuracy That Delivers Confidence Color is the currency of the craft for every real creative; raw strength is only one component. Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Jaonaay spent three to four months with producer Karn of Yented crafting the modern R&B track, which captures the sleepless nights and racing thoughts of new love. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025 The space was designed by New York firm The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry, which also crafted The Stillwell bar inside the Loews. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for craft
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craft
Noun
  • Visual editing and art direction by Shoshana Gordon of ProPublica.
    ProPublica, ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The borderline and downright beautiful stop-motion animation in this brand new 2D adventure is immediately striking, as is the sketch-like art direction.
    Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Camila Paris French Hair Clip Being on the boat each day means lots of wind, so my grandmother is packing these clips to keep her hair out of her face.
    Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Guests can also watch a nightly boat parade and the Magic Kingdom’s fireworks display from certain resorts.
    Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But there’s some deception at play.
    Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Stories of similar scenes are sweeping Puerto Rico—raids without court orders, marked by deception and racial profiling, often regardless of legal status.
    Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Despite being outnumbered 50-to-1 by the Five Families of the Italian mafia, The Westies’ legendary brutality and cunning have given them the leverage necessary to share the spoils through a fragile détente.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Luke Shaw’s technique and cunning at centre-back deserved to be better rewarded.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Both injuries have significant implications for fantasy, as Jacory Croskey-Merritt is assured more touches in Washington moving forward; in Green Bay, Matthew Golden will have more chances to show his skills with Reed out in Week 3 and beyond.
    Jess Bryant, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Now, a rapidly changing world has little patience for those whose skills don’t swiftly evolve or adapt.
    Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The San Diego State football team, idle over the weekend, has had two weeks to prepare for this weekend’s nonconference game against Cal.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Or preparing their kid for what is next in life.
    Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • He was acquired, along with closer Victor Vodnik, in a July 2023 trade with the Braves for reliever Pierce Johnson.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
  • European businesses will be closely watching that meeting, as China is the EU’s second-largest goods partner with trade standing at $732 billion euros in 2024.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Since 1972, The Marine Mammal Protection Act has served as a buffer against this cacophony, giving regulators tools to limit harm and protect species from deadly entanglements, vessel strikes, and industrial noise.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Designed for just 20 guests across 12 opulent suites (including two dedicated solo cabins), the vessel offers an unprecedented blend of privacy, comfort and adventure.
    Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Craft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craft. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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