as in preparing
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 crafting
For more than 60 years, Sanlorenzo has defined Italian excellence in yacht building, crafting custom superyachts that combine refined design with innovative engineering.
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Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
On June 4, the IndieWire Honors Spring 2026 ceremony will celebrate the creators and stars responsible for crafting some of the year’s best television series.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
As a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Perry spent the last several decades crafting era-defining hits for artists including Christina Aguilera, Pink and Gwen Stefani.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
The administration is working with Tehran on crafting a memorandum of understanding outlining the principles of the peace plan.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Joseph Magnus leans into finishing, crafting a dense, multi-layered whiskey influenced by sherry and Cognac.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The haberdashery is all about crafting supplies—specialty fabrics, yarns, and handprinted textiles—while the new mercantile focuses on finished artisan goods, apothecary items, unique gifts and whimsical home décor from small makers.
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Plan to become immersed in the music here, from crafting your own synth beats to playing instruments in a makeshift garage band.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
The Comedy Series on May 7 in Los Angeles to give audiences a behind-the-scenes look into the process of crafting each humorous hit.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 May 2026
Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
On June 4, the IndieWire Honors Spring 2026 ceremony will celebrate the creators and stars responsible for crafting some of the year’s best television series.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
As a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Perry spent the last several decades crafting era-defining hits for artists including Christina Aguilera, Pink and Gwen Stefani.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
The administration is working with Tehran on crafting a memorandum of understanding outlining the principles of the peace plan.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Joseph Magnus leans into finishing, crafting a dense, multi-layered whiskey influenced by sherry and Cognac.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The haberdashery is all about crafting supplies—specialty fabrics, yarns, and handprinted textiles—while the new mercantile focuses on finished artisan goods, apothecary items, unique gifts and whimsical home décor from small makers.
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Plan to become immersed in the music here, from crafting your own synth beats to playing instruments in a makeshift garage band.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
The Comedy Series on May 7 in Los Angeles to give audiences a behind-the-scenes look into the process of crafting each humorous hit.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafting
Verb
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The family had been preparing to celebrate his centennial on June 10.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Auditability is not optional, especially for any company subject to SOX or preparing for an IPO.—
Mike Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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In the early 1960s, Negri was hired as the music director for the ABC affiliate Pittsburgh station WTAE, playing on various live programs and composing theme music for over 20 years.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Modern agentic systems are dynamic, composing dependencies and integrating multiple models at runtime, a shift confirmed by massive industry investments.—
Pranay Ahlawat,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Officials at the Air Resources Board then spent the last several months drafting and revising the plan voted on this week, which received considerable feedback from oil and gas companies, environmental groups, lobbyists and lawmakers all jockeying for different priorities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Pierson recessed proceedings to begin drafting an order to vacate the original injunction and add Imhoff as a party to the hearing on whether Penman should be restored to the office he was forced from in January 2025.—
Bryan P. Sears,
Baltimore Sun,
29 May 2026
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This includes my place not only as a writer—who like my grandfather had, is writing books, teaching college, and engaged in psychoanalytic thought—but also as a someone who has similarly dedicated her life to the pursuit of learning, understanding, and expression through language.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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His strength is writing policy, not executing it.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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“Crafting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafting. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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