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as in art
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
an expert in the craft of cabinetmaking
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2
as in boat
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
borrowed a craft to get across the river
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as in deception
the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery
never hesitated to resort to craft to get what they wanted in life
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as in cunning
skill in achieving one's ends through indirect, subtle, or underhanded means
celebrated in political circles for his craft, he's the legislator who knows how to get bills passed
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as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
a really ingenious household appliance that shows a lot of craft on the part of its inventors
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as in to prepare
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
spent hours crafting the perfect letter of recommendation for her prize student
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Recent Examples of craft
Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Explore the symbols, stories and customs of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) through interactive crafts and activities.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Jones — a former Clinton administration official who helped craft the US national tourism strategy before leading Dallas’ transformation into a meetings and conventions hub — said about a third of AlUla’s visitors return because the commission keeps its events calendar fresh.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The Lox Bagel Shop Kevin and Jenna Crowley’s the Lox Bagel Shop proves that quintessential bagels aren’t limited to New York City—and that dedicating yourself to a single craft, much like a Japanese shokunin, can be incredibly rewarding.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Explore the symbols, stories and customs of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) through interactive crafts and activities.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Meghan Markle has crafted a very set style formula.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Jones — a former Clinton administration official who helped craft the US national tourism strategy before leading Dallas’ transformation into a meetings and conventions hub — said about a third of AlUla’s visitors return because the commission keeps its events calendar fresh.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craft
Noun
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Their philanthropic efforts have supported a wide range of causes, including arts, education, healthcare, and environmental conservation.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Protecting fanzines becomes an art — bin bags at the ready.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the town of White House, less than 10 miles northwest of Black River, small boats were washed ashore in a town where the economy is reliant on its closeness to the Caribbean Sea.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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There are four or five gunners, a big spread, maybe a boat, a dog, and a nice blind.—
The Editors,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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As various ancient sources recount, after Achilles is killed by Paris, the Greeks resort to deception.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Real war introduces deception, saturation attacks and human failures.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Coaching successfully in such conditions requires a mixture of humility and self-confidence, as well as a certain cunning.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The story follows Toto, an almost completely blind cat with incredible ninja skills, who must use her courage and cunning to stop a deadly King Cobra that has escaped onto the streets of London, alongside her cheeky brother Silver.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Helm practises Helm’s skills.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The challenge, as always in football, is for those players to showcase their skill within the context of a high tempo.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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At the beginning of the week, prepare foods like bean burritos or steamed vegetables to add to salads.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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Graduates complete the program prepared to join the workforce of intelligence professionals.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Employers are also limiting seasonal hiring amid political and trade uncertainty.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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The two sides, now locked into competitive postures, might also simply grow exasperated with each another and announce new trade restrictions out of the blue.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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With indoor and outdoor appeal, these durable vessels are frost-proof and come in three sizes.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
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But no proof has been made public indicating that the vessels hit in the Caribbean were carrying the deadly drug.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Craft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craft. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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