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adjective

as in custom-built

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verb

past tense of craft
as in composed
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 crafted
Verb
Produced almost exclusively by Oscar Scheller — who has crafted tracks for PinkPantheress and Lily Allen — the 12-track project finds Kelela chasing intimacy, desire and emotional refuge in the midst of an increasingly chaotic world. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 Lago, a longtime Underline supporter, crafted the initial deal years ago that gave the county $7 million in Gables funds to help construct the linear park. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026 The book – beautifully crafted from cover to cover – does that and more. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 The actress wore a custom Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood dress cast in a champagne tone and crafted with silk duchesse fabric. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 Wong crafted a riposte to MGM’s faux China portrayed in The Good Earth by producing a motion picture about the actual China featuring a person with actual Chinese heritage, herself. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 The drink menu, meanwhile, will be dreamed up by beverage director Lucas Robinson, who also crafted the menus at O’resh, the Corner Store, and the Eighty Six. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026 The artwork is crafted in the shape of a phoenix, an immortal, mythological bird that dies in flames before being reborn from the ashes. — ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026 Based in Norfolk, Virginia, the duo behind Art & Forge has crafted an entire ecosystem around hardware. — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafted
  1. custom-built
  2. composed
  3. custom-made
  4. prepared
  5. homemade
  6. drafted
  7. handcrafted
  8. bespoke
Adjective
  • Sally and Gillian live together in sisterly bliss in that beautiful old house, the exterior of which was custom-built for the film on Washington’s San Juan Island.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Deep Fission said the demonstration did not require equipment invented, custom-built, or adapted for nuclear service.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of custom-built
Verb
  • This documentary drama, created by Elizabeth Marvel and director Lee Sunday Evans, is composed from the verbatim transcripts of these painful proceedings.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Sheik subsequently composed music for several other stage productions, including American Psycho, based on Bret Easton Ellis’ novel, and Alice by Heart, a Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland adaptation set in London during World War II.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of composed
Adjective
  • Our favorite mugs and cups collected from Denmark, Portugal, and Japan and the set custom-made by my sister have gone into storage with our Le Creuset salt and pepper shakers.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 14 Sep. 2026
  • These are custom-made with a photo of your pet and various fonts, phrases, shapes and materials.
    — Yvonne Villasenor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of custom-made
Verb
  • Both coaching staffs believed their teams were prepared for a four-quarter battle.
    — Abbygail Granados, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2026
  • As a result, the average price for a Lakers ticket could rise from $217 to $361 within the next two years, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing documents prepared for potential investors.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of prepared
Adjective
  • Consumers should also be aware that fermentation naturally produces a small quantity of alcohol, with levels potentially less predictable in homemade kefir.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Homemade Baked Beans No matter what’s on the spread, homemade beans are always a welcome addition.
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of homemade
Verb
  • Horn, who was drafted by Carolina in the sixth-round of the 2025 NFL Draft and appeared in 15 games, muffed a punt for a turnover in Sunday’s season opener against the Chicago Bears.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Joseph Dzierwa Dzierwa has the higher rank in the Orioles’ farm system, according to MLB’s Prospect Pipeline, and was drafted in the second round in 2025.
    — Andrea Arcadipane, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of drafted
Adjective
  • What’s Trending at TIFF The films on this year’s festival circuit are focusing on human connectivity and handcrafted art.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
  • And the handcrafted, surreal warmth of Henson’s puppets and Muppets is a useful touchpoint when thinking about what the future of robots, literally, can look like.
    — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of handcrafted
Adjective
  • Smoothly edited by Kossakovsky-regular Ainara Vera, Holy Wood Dust gains a stronger semblance of coherence by the generous use of classical music alongside Adrian Berenguer’s bespoke original soundtrack.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The bespoke interior is a tribute to explorers of the past, with shapes, colors, and materials drawn from the people, vessels, and instruments of that world.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of bespoke

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“Crafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafted. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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