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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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3
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
Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
The craft was outfitted with chemical sensing instruments that collect vapors and particles in the sky above the ocean.
—Max G. Levy, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
Maggie Horton, People.com, 28 June 2025
In this tilted system, agencies face fewer constraints when crafting regulations, denying permits, or expanding their jurisdiction well beyond any legislative mandate.
—Jon Riches, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
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Noun
Each Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m., there will be special activities like crafts.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
The craft was outfitted with chemical sensing instruments that collect vapors and particles in the sky above the ocean.
—Max G. Levy, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
Verb
It’s crafted from high-impact polystyrene that is designed to withstand different weather conditions, including snow, rain, intense sun, and wind without warping, fading, or splintering.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 28 June 2025
In this tilted system, agencies face fewer constraints when crafting regulations, denying permits, or expanding their jurisdiction well beyond any legislative mandate.
—Jon Riches, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craft
Noun
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But as colors entered Rohan’s world over time, something serendipitous happened in my art as well.—
Nishant Jain,
The Dial,
24 June 2025
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From August 26-31, enjoy a trip to Venice inclusive of accommodations, festival screenings, lunch or dinner with a critic, and art/food experiences.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 June 2025
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Meeting The Largest Dinosaur Over the next few days, the trip goes to the Peninsula Valdez for more whale viewing from the boat, observation of a colony of penguins and the beginning of the search for dinosaur fossils.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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One four-person crew in a 24-foot open-bow MasterCraft grabbed their life jackets, wisely abandoned the boat and swam to shore.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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This stylization gives her a veneer of being disarmingly kind; but ultimately, is a form of deception that caused Sophie to fatally trust this person.—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Codenamed Operation Midnight Hammer, the overnight mission relied on deception, aerial refueling, and near-total radio silence to hit Iran's Fordo and Natanz enrichment facilities—sites that had withstood weeks of sustained Israeli attacks.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The chief specimen here (played by MMA fighter Chi Lewis-Parry) is a massive beast whose brute strength is matched by his cunning.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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On the other end of the spectrum was the more docile Kelly who often felt conflicted when her morals clashed with the cunning needed to succeed in the game.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
27 May 2025
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The local event is part of a yearly nationwide ham radio open house, during which more than 40,000 amateur radio clubs throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate its science, skill, and service to communities and the nation.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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Sure, Amelia gets to do some cool stuff like scamper on all fours toward a target, scramble down a wall like a spider, rip the head off one poor unfortunate and neutralize entire tactical units with her dazzling fight skills.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2025
Verb
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So, the National Weather Service has been working closely with FIFA’s safety and security chief to develop plans for all 11 U.S. cities preparing to host World Cup games next year.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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This area is fairly rugged, so be prepared for a hike and wear appropriate clothing and shoes.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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But Cate mentioned obvious areas of interest such as housing, infrastructure, regulations, taxes and fees, trade and the overall cost of living.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Meanwhile, the administration is negotiating a trade deal with the European Union, the United States’ largest trading partner.—
Ted Tucker,
National Review,
22 June 2025
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Capsized 27-foot gold Chris-Craft vessel in Lake Tahoe.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam said multiple other people were rescued on Lake Tahoe throughout the day Saturday, including those paddleboarding and on a vessel in distress.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
23 June 2025
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“Craft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craft. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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