crafting

present participle of craft

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of crafting The lesson is not that neurodivergent people should become self-employed, but that autonomy, flexibility and job crafting can release capability that conventional work design suppresses. Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 In 1992, the feminist filmmaker Sally Potter took on Woolf’s Orlando, crafting a feverish delight with Tilda Swinton at the center. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026 Andrew Louis has yet again brought this vision to life brilliantly, crafting a gripping narrative that stays true to the spirit of the franchise while taking it in an exciting new direction. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 July 2026 Along with the designer herself, Emma was joined by her stylists—and bridesmaids—sisters Brit and Kara Elkin, who helped her along the journey of crafting her wedding wardrobe. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 July 2026 Although few places are better than Hollywood at crafting a narrative and concealing what happens off-frame, a Los Angeles Times survey of job postings sheds light on what is happening offstage. Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 Be Creative From cooking to crafting, creative endeavors are the foundation of Martha’s life, both personal and professional. Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026 Tea Forté is proudly served at leading hotels, restaurants, resorts and retailers, known for crafting some of the world's most exceptional teas. ABC News, 21 July 2026 Lee’s challenge became crafting a story around the characters. Samantha Dunn, Oc Register, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafting
Verb
  • Two years after April 8, 2024’s North American eclipse, NASA is once again preparing to broadcast one of nature’s greatest spectacles live.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • While the summer focuses on prepared foods, the Toupses also do holiday drop-offs during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even Valentine’s Day that provide ingredients for preparing festive meals at home.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • This time around, Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe and eight-time Grammy winner Jon Batiste is composing the score.
    Tom Tapp, Deadline, 29 July 2026
  • The dots composing the words move up the screen while the rest of the pinpoints move downward, generating a visual opposition that the human mind can detect and discern.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • The proposal to stop drafting prep players is based purely on economics.
    Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • McCarthy, who's looking to prove the Vikings didn't make a massive mistake by drafting him 10th overall in 2024, is banking on momentum and familiarity with the system to give him an advantage over Murray.
    Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Writers have seen grammar checkers become writing assistants.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Here’s the latest information at the time of writing early Sunday morning.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Crafting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafting. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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