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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
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
In terms of durability, these are well-crafted.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
From bright orange to casual khaki, this belt bag comes in a wide variety of colors, all crafted from waterproof fabric with plenty of pockets and partitions.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
And, thus, crafted for this moment.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The Grate Plate is a finger-friendly grating plate, crafted from stoneware ceramic.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
The queen-worthy new hive, hand-crafted by a local Virginia artisan in the image of the White House, will add two new bee colonies to the property's existing two.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Cut and stitched in Arusha, 10 tents—including two family suites—form a horseshoe from the main area, each filled with wooden furnishings crafted by local carpenters.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The songs, while tuneful and well-crafted, often blur together.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Alongside core collections, the store carries one-of-a-kind watches and high jewelry pieces, as well as a limited run of bespoke eveningwear, including corsets, dresses and skirts crafted from silk with hand embroidery and custom beading that are red-carpet-ready.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
In terms of durability, these are well-crafted.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
From bright orange to casual khaki, this belt bag comes in a wide variety of colors, all crafted from waterproof fabric with plenty of pockets and partitions.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
And, thus, crafted for this moment.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The Grate Plate is a finger-friendly grating plate, crafted from stoneware ceramic.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
The queen-worthy new hive, hand-crafted by a local Virginia artisan in the image of the White House, will add two new bee colonies to the property's existing two.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Cut and stitched in Arusha, 10 tents—including two family suites—form a horseshoe from the main area, each filled with wooden furnishings crafted by local carpenters.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The songs, while tuneful and well-crafted, often blur together.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafted
Adjective
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Maduros, who served as the director of CDTFA until he was appointed to the governor’s cabinet in early 2025, said that SymSoft Solutions custom-built the tool for the department’s needs.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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The plane’s wheels, for example, were custom-built based on historical photos by a local motorcycle shop.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Its lack of interaction with light means it can't be composed of protons, neutrons and electrons — the particles that compose atoms.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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The council is composed of the international president and five international vice presidents.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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All of this will be custom-made, with the exception of Crowder’s favorite Japanese shears.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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Even the inn’s beds are custom-made, crafted from natural tree limbs and trunks.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
6 May 2026
Verb
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As Christopher Morel prepared to step into the batter’s box in the eighth inning for a crucial at-bat on Sunday, Connor Norby and Heriberto Hernandez approached their teammate and gave him some advice.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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The memo was prepared by three top leaders of the Continuum of Care (CoC) board, a coalition that handles how federal money for homelessness prevention programs are doled out to organizations in the Kansas City region.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s Greek coffee, creamy yogurt, homemade seedy granola, fresh orange juice, and eggs scrambled with tomato or fried with Greek sausage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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That’s why more households are turning to homemade laundry detergent.—
Ryan Brennan
May 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Vrabel was not with the team the day Hutchins was drafted.—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1965, the fifth overall pick out of Cal.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Spindle bed frames are making a comeback, and Serena & Lily’s Cornwall silhouette is noteworthy for its handcrafted bobbin detailing and unexpected four-poster silhouette.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
13 May 2026
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Catalano recommends Annick Designs for artisanal jewelry and home goods, Troy Cloth & Paper for art prints, graphic tees, and stationery, and Ekologic for upcycled, handcrafted garments.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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College, Robbins believes, should be more bespoke; schools should cultivate their own character based on the charisma of professors, the novelty of their inquiries, and the quality of their instruction.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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The brand’s ambassador and cabin lead Pierre Saint-Sever and his team will be creating bespoke looks.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Crafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafted. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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