crafting

present participle of craft

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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
  • Although the storefront marks a significant milestone, Thomas says the business has always been about preparing his daughters for the future rather than simply increasing sales.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • In May, a juvenile court in Berlin convicted Ballout of preparing a serious act of violence endangering the state, as well as publishing Islamic State propaganda on his Instagram account and other charges, prosecutors said.
    Geir Moulson, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • Emmy-winning composer David Fleming (Widow’s Bay, Superman, HBO’s The Last of Us) was also revealed as the game’s composer, marking his video game composing debut with the main title theme, Logan, now available on all music platforms.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 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
  • Recently, Overton has been involved in drafting new policies for the use of peptides, short chains of amino acids that are available on the gray market but that, in many cases, have scant scientific evidence to support their safety or efficacy.
    Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
  • Most of them are drafting these policies right now, quietly, with very little to go on, and the terms will be set by whoever shows up with a proposal first.
    Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Viterbi started writing the play in San Diego, and then COVID hit.
    Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
  • Morteza Nikoubazl | Nurphoto | Getty Images Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 27 July 2026

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“Crafting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafting. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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