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
Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
At the heart of it all, a floating staircase—crafted with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery—suspends between masonry and exposed studs, leading to a bright, airy interior with three wood-burning fireplaces.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Financial Progress for Real Travelers What BMO and Mastercard have crafted here with the Escape Credit Card is proof that value doesn’t require complexity.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
These defenses were crafted to combat advanced, fast-traveling and highly destructive missiles.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
What may look like a traditional tuxedo was actually crafted by Figs, a brand best known for its medical scrubs.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The town has trained business owners on how to recognize signs of the condition and offer help; formed support groups; and even crafted a mobile, hands-on Dementia Experience Trailer.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Lacing those concerns is the looming controversy over who actually crafted the map, which Kehoe unveiled on the Friday before Labor Day weekend.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The collection was designed in Alo’s Los Angeles headquarters but crafted in Florence.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
It’s crafted from a cotton, polyester, and spandex blend with a satin finish.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
At the heart of it all, a floating staircase—crafted with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery—suspends between masonry and exposed studs, leading to a bright, airy interior with three wood-burning fireplaces.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Financial Progress for Real Travelers What BMO and Mastercard have crafted here with the Escape Credit Card is proof that value doesn’t require complexity.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
These defenses were crafted to combat advanced, fast-traveling and highly destructive missiles.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
What may look like a traditional tuxedo was actually crafted by Figs, a brand best known for its medical scrubs.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The town has trained business owners on how to recognize signs of the condition and offer help; formed support groups; and even crafted a mobile, hands-on Dementia Experience Trailer.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Lacing those concerns is the looming controversy over who actually crafted the map, which Kehoe unveiled on the Friday before Labor Day weekend.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The collection was designed in Alo’s Los Angeles headquarters but crafted in Florence.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafted
Verb
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The rover’s science instruments found that the formation’s sedimentary rocks are composed of clay and silt, which, on Earth, are excellent preservers of past microbial life.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Nine Inch Nails composed the soundtrack.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) pressed ahead with its assault on Gaza City, the Israeli Air Force prepared for what would be the first-ever Israeli strike on a Gulf Arab nation.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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As the Nepali population prepared for a possible nationwide internet blackout following the social media ban, users began recommending Bitchat across platforms like Reddit.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The magnet is custom-built and paired with a cylinder induction furnace.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cue the fiber optic tether custom-built by SeaView systems.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Watson and Doubs were both drafted in 2022.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Which is true, but Mahomes was still the product of evaluation and development — a three-star high school athlete who was not even the first QB drafted that year.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Sánchez's corseted, mermaid-style wedding dress was custom-made by Dolce & Gabbana and featured hand-appliquéd Italian lace, per Vogue.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Then just pour yourself onto the couch to imbibe in the campiest of catfights that are custom-made for laughing and yelling at as the misdeeds unspool onscreen.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Crafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafted. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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