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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
M. Gessen, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
The royal’s coat was crafted with a streamlined silhouette and midi hem.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
But as Duterte’s father, Vicente, had increasingly gravitated toward Malacañang, his son hung out with the family bodyguards—and crafted the persona of a rough-talking bugoy, or hoodlum, in his native Bisayan tongue.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The brand used denim crafted from blend of 89 percent cotton, 8 percent polyester and 3 percent Lycra to offer structure with flexibility for all-day wear.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
The film’s music is crafted by an ensemble of renowned Vocaloid producers, led by ryo (supercell), alongside kz (livetune), 40mP, HoneyWorks, Aqu3ra and yuigot.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
Laura Ashley Printed Cotton Percale Sheet Set These sheets from Laura Ashley are crafted from 200-thread-count cotton percale fabric, which feels smooth and gets softer with each wash, according to the brand.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Within 28 Kothi lies Cafe Kothi, an intimate spot where the menu, though small, is carefully crafted and beautifully executed, fusing local, regional and global flavors.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Each one is beautifully crafted and delivers on its own artistic promise.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
People crafted narratives out of suspicions, rumors and hints, to fill a desperate need for an explanation.
—M. Gessen, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
The royal’s coat was crafted with a streamlined silhouette and midi hem.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
But as Duterte’s father, Vicente, had increasingly gravitated toward Malacañang, his son hung out with the family bodyguards—and crafted the persona of a rough-talking bugoy, or hoodlum, in his native Bisayan tongue.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The brand used denim crafted from blend of 89 percent cotton, 8 percent polyester and 3 percent Lycra to offer structure with flexibility for all-day wear.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
The film’s music is crafted by an ensemble of renowned Vocaloid producers, led by ryo (supercell), alongside kz (livetune), 40mP, HoneyWorks, Aqu3ra and yuigot.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
Laura Ashley Printed Cotton Percale Sheet Set These sheets from Laura Ashley are crafted from 200-thread-count cotton percale fabric, which feels smooth and gets softer with each wash, according to the brand.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Within 28 Kothi lies Cafe Kothi, an intimate spot where the menu, though small, is carefully crafted and beautifully executed, fusing local, regional and global flavors.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Each one is beautifully crafted and delivers on its own artistic promise.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafted
Adjective
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An all-black exterior with natural wood accents and a stone pathway makes the tiny home look intentional and custom-built.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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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
Verb
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Originally, this was a great mystery, as cosmic rays were known to be composed almost exclusively of protons, and the theoretical limit on a proton that traveled through intergalactic space should forbid such excessively high energies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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This primordial soup was composed of a plasma of particles called quarks and gluons that rapidly cooled, causing these two types of particles to fuse and create fundamental particles like protons and neutrons, which today sit at the heart of all atoms that make up the matter all around us.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For his groom's look, Will chose a traditional black tuxedo, custom-made by Michael Andrews, and added some sentimental accessories.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Taylor attended the Schiaparelli spring 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Monday in towering platform pumps custom-made for her for the event.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Bloom also appointed a coach prepared to operate within the framework of the recruitment structure.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Area shelters received food that had already been prepared before the postponement in Milwaukee.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Devastating Pyrotechnics had imported raw ingredients, a Bee investigation found in July, allowing the company to make flash powder for homemade fireworks.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Her homemade hot chocolate mix mastered both.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But Manning finished his career with an 117-117 overall record with the Giants, eventually replaced by Daniel Jones, whom the team drafted to be the next great franchise quarterback.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Panthers drafted a receiver with that type of skill set last year with sixth-rounder Jimmy Horn.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The photo albums—handcrafted binders assembled over the course of five decades—are crammed with small prints glued to card stock and annotated in Richards’s cursive script.—
Shannon Taggart,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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The resort’s own farm provides many of the ingredients for its three restaurants, offering fusion-forward menus and handcrafted cocktails.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The signature chi massage is based around meridian lines—a questionnaire determines which is most suitable for you—and the company’s bespoke oils are used in the massage, which is good, although maybe not one for those requiring serious pummelling.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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For her day of exploring Scottish heritage traditions on Tuesday, Kate wore a bespoke blue tartan coat by Chris Kerr, which What Kate Wore reported was crafted by fabric made by Johnstons of Elgin that Kerr reportedly worked on with the Princess of Wales herself.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Crafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafted. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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