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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
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Across four seasonal artworks - spring, summer, autumn and winter, the whisky was positioned not merely as a drink, but as the product of patience, maturation and deliberate craft.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Meanwhile, Roblar’s rosé — crafted with Syrah, Grenache and Petite Syrah — bursts with fresh berry notes.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
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Noun
The handicap is determined by a volunteer gathering data in the air and a committee that calculates the maximum airspeed of each craft.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Across four seasonal artworks - spring, summer, autumn and winter, the whisky was positioned not merely as a drink, but as the product of patience, maturation and deliberate craft.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Verb
For Executive Chef Gary Caldwell, crafting this menu is an act of preservation.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Meanwhile, Roblar’s rosé — crafted with Syrah, Grenache and Petite Syrah — bursts with fresh berry notes.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craft
Noun
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There is an art to cutting a cantaloupe, which starts long before grabbing the knife and cutting board.—
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Finally the Act 4 update will also bring the Blackspyre Collection of skins, which feature custom art for the Phantom, Sheriff, Spectre, Ares, and new melee, the Divide, and there will obviously be a new battlepass to grind through.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The alert also cited jet ski accidents involving American citizens, including a rider killed in a boat collision and cases of operators ignoring warnings of dangerous weather.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Ahead of the storm, police prepared boats and set up barricades in flood-prone areas.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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But the dramatic vision-boosting reputation carrots have carried for decades traces back to a wartime deception, not science.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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The deception group reported the steepest drop in symptoms.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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Unable to outrun the Bitchfist, the Hand earns his reputation for cunning and courage.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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On this late May evening, the 15 men gathered there were contemplating tackling something few had previously had the courage or skill to take on.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Web developers and digital designers These workers build websites and apps, employing both coding and visual design skills.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Verb
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While park conditions can often be dangerous, from high heat to landslides, the key to a safe national park visit is being well-informed and prepared.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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After Alicent’s misunderstanding — which leads to Aegon II claiming the throne — Rhaenyra prepares for war and gathers allies to fight for her rightful claim to the throne.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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The trade brought the two-time WNBA All-Star and 2023 national champion to an Atlanta team coming off what the franchise called a historic 2025 season.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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Without a strong run in the next few weeks, a trade deadline sell-off is a distinct possibility for Tigers President Scott Harris, a former Theo Epstein protégé with the Cubs.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Its fleet currently includes two vessels, its flagship Ultramarine and Ocean Explorer, with a third, World Voyager, scheduled to join in 2027.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Flores, captain of the Negra Francisca, said the vessel — valued around $400,000 — belonged to his father, 84.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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“Craft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craft. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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