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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
Under his watch, the company has crafted global sales strategies, lined up distribution deals across major territories and steered festival campaigns for award-winning films. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 July 2026 The full collection of 22 stock keeping units features crafted instruments designed in collaboration with jewelry designer Susana Vega, including the Sole Foot File, Dune Nail Brush, and Buff Rings. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 But while companies crafted the message as consumers watched, today, that messenger looks different—and so does the business of advertising. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 24 July 2026 The custom coffee table’s base, crafted by local Austin woodworker Mark Maček, supports an antique Moroccan door McFayden found on a trip. — Punch Hutton, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026 Renowned chefs like Enrico Crippa, Davide Di Fabio, Tiziana Francoforte, and Francesco Brutto crafted innovative menus, blending high-end cuisine with the festival's vibrant energy. — Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Senior administration officials pushed back on the idea the new levies were crafted explicitly to replace earlier tariffs, distinguishing them from a universal, global rate. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 23 July 2026 But when forming their first band, The Pacemakers, Catfish needed a bass, so Bootsy crafted one out of an old guitar by removing the strings and replacing them with four bass strings. — Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 23 July 2026 That same idea is used in the Excalibur Kabuto Legacy thanks to the tradition of métiers d’art, in which each of the samurai commanders is depicted with a micro-sculpted helmet crafted in 18-karat pink gold. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 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
  • Lefties like the Yankees’ Tim Hill are almost custom-built to punish hitters like Wood.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The veteran designer said nearly every element would have to be custom-built to scale.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of custom-built
Verb
  • But it was created as a state composed of diasporic communities, organized on caste lines, some geographic, others religious.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
  • Like proteins, peptides are composed of amino acids that are chemically linked into a chain.
    — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026
Definition of composed
Adjective
  • The brand’s fabrics are custom-made in Italy, while garments are produced across Europe through relationships with small ateliers.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
  • Even his hair ties are custom-made and imported from South Korea — what could be more glam than that?
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of custom-made
Verb
  • Once enlisted, neither member will be able to participate in SEVENTEEN activities, though the statement said that both will connect with CARAT through pre-recorded content prepared in advance.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) said the onslaught was a result of the tactics deployed by Myanmar’s new military chief, who took over in late March as his predecessor prepared to become the country’s president.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 27 July 2026
Definition of prepared
Adjective
  • As guests tuck in to homemade waffles topped with plump berries, the general manager talks about the history of the city’s oldest, continuously operating hotel — a landmark on the New River since 1936.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • Marigold’s all-day offerings will include sandwiches on homemade biscuits, made from a family recipe, that will be the base for every breakfast sandwich on the menu.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of homemade
Verb
  • The Pacers drafted Peter after a very strong three-point shooting season at Liberty University in 2024-25.
    — Tony East, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • His position group already featured Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux; the team also drafted versatile defender Arvell Reese in the spring.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of drafted
Adjective
  • Founder Beichen Guan, a Central Saint Martins graduate, emphasizes translating artist identity into original, handcrafted jewelry, rather than adapting existing collections.
    — Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Zampo, the signature restaurant, fuses Peruvian tradition with Japanese precision for Instagram-worthy dishes served in a space framed by travertine and handcrafted ceramics.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
Definition of handcrafted
Adjective
  • Choose from three different seat depths, two wooden base finishes, and 137 upholstery options for a sofa that feels nearly bespoke.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
  • The result is bespoke, real-time guidance on what treatment a playing surface might need.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of bespoke

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