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
This Hollywood initiative advises major studios like Disney and Paramount on crafting stories that promote pluralism and humanize differing perspectives.
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Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Liberda grew up barbecuing with his father, a Vietnam war veteran from Kansas, and crafting egg rolls with his mother, an emigré from Thailand, at the family’s restaurant.
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Charlie Kolodziej,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
General interest in collage, crafting and pottery is also rising.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Well Brody saw something when crafting his latest creation — Cane's Anthem, an original mural commissioned in honor of the third anniversary of fast food chain Raising Cane's opening its global flagship in Times Square.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
Within hours, social media feeds filled with music producers recording themselves crafting beats in real time, turning the compact sampler into the center of a viral movement that celebrated creativity over convenience.
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Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2026
Minions creator Pierre Coffin seized rare creative control, crafting a visually dense tribute packed with nods to silent comedies, early film experiments and studio landmarks.
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Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The process of imagining, crafting and playing has become just as important as the finished structures themselves.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Winemakers are also crafting single-varietal selections from these three grapes and from Maturana Tinta and Garnacha (Grenache) as well.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Liberda grew up barbecuing with his father, a Vietnam war veteran from Kansas, and crafting egg rolls with his mother, an emigré from Thailand, at the family’s restaurant.
—
Charlie Kolodziej,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
General interest in collage, crafting and pottery is also rising.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Well Brody saw something when crafting his latest creation — Cane's Anthem, an original mural commissioned in honor of the third anniversary of fast food chain Raising Cane's opening its global flagship in Times Square.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
Within hours, social media feeds filled with music producers recording themselves crafting beats in real time, turning the compact sampler into the center of a viral movement that celebrated creativity over convenience.
—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2026
Minions creator Pierre Coffin seized rare creative control, crafting a visually dense tribute packed with nods to silent comedies, early film experiments and studio landmarks.
—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The process of imagining, crafting and playing has become just as important as the finished structures themselves.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Winemakers are also crafting single-varietal selections from these three grapes and from Maturana Tinta and Garnacha (Grenache) as well.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafting
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On the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Britain is preparing for its seventh prime minister in a decade.
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Latvian intelligence is warning that Russia is preparing possible provocations against the Baltic states or Poland, including drones or any other hybrid attacks, in an effort to pressure NATO countries to stop supporting Ukraine.
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Additionally, last year’s Oscar winner for Best Original Score, Ludwig Göransson, will be composing The Odyssey.
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In a nod to the maestro for which the dish is named, Bottura says that pairing with Sauternes is like composing music.
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The Religious Liberty Commission was tasked with drafting a report on the history and state of religious liberty in the nation by July 4, 2026, when it was established in 2025.
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Demonstrations focus on interface design, workflow enhancements, drafting speed, research capabilities, and productivity gains.
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Tech giants have argued that AI will benefit society by creating new jobs and making people more productive, handling digital drudgery like sifting through emails, writing code, editing photos and catching up on the news.
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The veteran filmmaker won an Oscar for writing The Producers.
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“Crafting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafting. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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