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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
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Some were crafted from paper, origami-style.
—Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
They’re crafted from 14-karat gold over sterling silver, and add a subtle, sophisticated touch to any outfit.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2025
The result was an event that felt unbuttoned but was crafted with the care usually reserved for state dinners.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 11 Nov. 2025
The left flank is incensed that eight centrist senators — none of whom face reelection in 2026 — crafted a deal with Republicans that does not guarantee Democrats’ main demand to extend Affordable Care Act premium subsidies that will expire at the end of the year.
—Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
The throw is crafted with acrylic, but don’t be fooled by its price; the intricate, woven yarn resembles that of chenille, with a buttery-smooth texture that feels luxuriously soft to the touch.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
The first release is uniquely crafted by esteemed whiskey pioneer Chip Tate.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Their trinkets are elaborate, crafted.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
On the plum carpet, next to Sarah Paulson and Naomi Watts, the 45-year-old Skims founder proved to be ahead of the hair trends with an avant-garde updo likely crafted by her longtime stylist, Chris Appleton.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Some were crafted from paper, origami-style.
—Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
They’re crafted from 14-karat gold over sterling silver, and add a subtle, sophisticated touch to any outfit.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2025
The result was an event that felt unbuttoned but was crafted with the care usually reserved for state dinners.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 11 Nov. 2025
The left flank is incensed that eight centrist senators — none of whom face reelection in 2026 — crafted a deal with Republicans that does not guarantee Democrats’ main demand to extend Affordable Care Act premium subsidies that will expire at the end of the year.
—Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
The throw is crafted with acrylic, but don’t be fooled by its price; the intricate, woven yarn resembles that of chenille, with a buttery-smooth texture that feels luxuriously soft to the touch.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
The first release is uniquely crafted by esteemed whiskey pioneer Chip Tate.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Their trinkets are elaborate, crafted.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafted
Adjective
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For a recent Trim Tech Designs project, Dyer, the senior designer, provided the custom cabinetry, cabinet hardware, brass toe kicks, ladder/ladder rail system, and custom-built the hat racks.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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The house was custom-built in 2023 and sold for $2.87 million.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Western red cedar is a softwood composed of long, thin cells with microstructural dimensions up to seven times smaller than those of bamboo.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Four-time Oscar-nominated Dan Romer composed the score and the film features the first acting role of Femi Koleoso, the drummer and leader of the BRIT Award and Mercury Music Prize winning British jazz group Ezra Collective.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Each of the archival dresses will be custom-made and allowing for up to 30 dresses per style and color.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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If board games and cards are more your speed, there's a shelf filled with over 50 games, including Settlers of Catan, Clue, Ticket to Ride, Farkle, Codenames and cribbage boards that were custom-made by local crafter Jim Kavalary.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nothing could have prepared her for the diagnosis that was yet to come.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Democrats prepared for a high-profile Trump rally or endorsement in Pennsylvania that never came.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Use seeds in homemade trail mix, granola, and energy bites.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Freedom songs rang out alongside work songs, a player on homemade pan pipes mesmerized listeners alongside the generation’s greatest future singer-songwriters.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The latter was shipped to the Indianapolis Colts in a deal that brought New York two first-round picks and wide receiver AD Mitchell, whom the colts drafted in the second round in 2024.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Dubar also backed up Ashton Jeanty for two years; Jeanty finished as the 2024 Heisman Trophy runner-up and was drafted 6th overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2025 NFL Draft.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Inside, the cabin is decked out in luxurious, handcrafted materials.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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The handcrafted accessory is made of colorful beads decorated with a dog, lock, flower, and more — all of which are seemingly personal details, according to Steenburgen’s caption.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Detail matters in a sprawling residence in the Sacramento foothills, from its bespoke tile work to rich cherry-wood flooring, from unique layout to the use of old Chicago brick in a solarium-like room.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Curtiss, who has made bespoke suits for the likes of Derek Jeter and Duran Duran’s Simon LeBon, said the entry came organically and women’s fashion is still a new category.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Crafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafted. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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