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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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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
Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
To stage Jordan’s dual role, for which both brothers are often together in the same frame, Coogler, relying on elaborate technology, displays a modest yet astounding craft.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2025
Warfare, beautifully crafted, tells the harrowing story of the men’s rescue in real time.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Hassanein put on 20 or 25 pounds of muscle each year of high school, woke up at 5 a.m. for workouts, watched film constantly and practiced his craft.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
To stage Jordan’s dual role, for which both brothers are often together in the same frame, Coogler, relying on elaborate technology, displays a modest yet astounding craft.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
With performances spanning hits from the 1980s to the 2000s, the night was a powerful tribute to Diane Warren’s enduring influence and her gift for crafting songs that transcend genres and connect with audiences across generations.
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2025
Warfare, beautifully crafted, tells the harrowing story of the men’s rescue in real time.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craft
Noun
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Nearby, the Linen Quarter and Cathedral Quarter are buzzing with cafes, street art, and pubs, blending the old and new, and British and Irish culture, with surprising ease.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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With each iteration, her art recalibrates itself to local materials, histories, and ecosystems.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
3 May 2025
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Anglers were returning to camp from various points in the lake, so our pilot picked the spot least likely to have boats on it.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
1 May 2025
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There were 11 adult men and four adult women aboard the boat, all claiming Mexican nationality, according to the release.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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The Erosion Of Trust Through Inconsistent Words Many people associate the breakdown of trust with major betrayals like infidelity or deception.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Warrantless search and seizure, deception, untrammeled use of force.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2025
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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.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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Noted for his tenacity and cunning, Khamenei is also a man of conviction, and his hatred for the United States is deeply felt.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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In this sports competition, athletes on the Red Team and the Blue Team put their physical and mental skills to the test against a series of innovative circuits and challenges.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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However, their skills were often downplayed by claims that they’d been signed to generate ticket sales and boost interest in the struggling league.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Currently, the world’s cardinals are preparing for the papal conclave this Wednesday, hosting general congregations ahead of the Vatican event that will see the Sistine Chapel’s ceremonial chimney eventually release white smoke in celebration of the election of the 267th pope.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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Workers have been preparing for the meeting of cardinals, set to begin May 7, which will end with the election of a new pope.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Ministers must urgently prioritise this as part of the trade negotiations currently underway.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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The president has invoked the act on the theory that trade imbalances are a national emergency.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Blank sailings, when vessels cancel a call at a port, have become more of a commonality on the trans-Pacific trade lane as exports out of China continue to see a massive slowdown.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 May 2025
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The Maltese government said the vessel and its crew were secured in the early hours of the morning after a nearby tug assisted with firefighting operations, but the NGO and Swedish activist Greta Thunberg said the ship was still in danger.—
Christopher Scicluna and Ilze Filks,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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“Craft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craft. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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