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as in arts
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
an expert in the craft of cabinetmaking
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as in boats
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
borrowed a craft to get across the river
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as in prepares
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 crafts
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Teens can enjoy the Teens' Club, while younger kids (ages four to 12) have their own space for arts, crafts, and games.
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Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
On Wednesday evenings, the plaza fills with stalls grilling citrusy and spicy chicken kelaguen with red rice alongside vendors selling handmade crafts.
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David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
But in the past several years, the designer has been collaborating with Native and Indigenous creatives whose crafts and skills predate the concept of American luxury—and even of America itself.
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Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Bogost lavishes praise on hobbies (fly-fishing), crafts (knitting), and trades (woodworking) as ways to dwell in sensory experience.
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Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
Despite being a town renowned for its textile crafts, Lagartera’s finest works are too elaborate for everyday use, hidden away in wooden chests or closets and reemerging for special occasions.
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Catherine Tansey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Tangcay then asked the cast to dive into the show’s intricate world-building, from Vincent Van Dyke’s prosthetic makeup (Emmy-nominated for crafts in Season 1) to Dayna Pink’s vibrant costumes.
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Matt Minton,
Variety,
16 June 2026
My children still rave about The Playbarn, a play area for babies and toddlers that’s chockablock with toys, puzzles, costumes, and crafts.
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Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Brandon Withrow,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
And as the 60-something Tony, Gregory North crafts a character who is equal parts stubborn and manipulative, and kind and generous.
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Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
Stärke starts with a 982-generation 718 Boxster, removes its body panels, and carefully crafts its strategy from there, though all of the seals and hinges are original equipment from Porsche.
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Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
Tackling heavy themes, including guilt and sins of the past, writer-director Rian Johnson crafts a rich story that transcends the surface-level reveals of whodunit.
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Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
Rosenberg crafts these two characters with realistic resonance, though his film veers into sentimentality and some plot points are too coincidental to be entirely believable.
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Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Sculptor Maddy Inez, granddaughter of Betye Saar, crafts a series of ceramic vessels — each an ode to different plants brought over during the transatlantic slave trade — reframing gardening as an act of resistance.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Over the course of the day and evening, old secrets, resentments, and regrets bubble up to the surface and Altman crafts a devastating meditation on memory, identity, and the necessity as well as the danger of a vivid fantasy life.
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Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
By vulnerably sharing his journey of estrangement and analyzing its errors and successes, Dolan crafts a helpful roadmap, rife with both personal and expert advice.
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Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Besides golf there is fishing, hiking, stargazing, croquet, crafts classes, fitness classes, clay shooting, axe throwing, archery, pickleball and even rock climbing.
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Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Teens can enjoy the Teens' Club, while younger kids (ages four to 12) have their own space for arts, crafts, and games.
—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
On Wednesday evenings, the plaza fills with stalls grilling citrusy and spicy chicken kelaguen with red rice alongside vendors selling handmade crafts.
—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
But in the past several years, the designer has been collaborating with Native and Indigenous creatives whose crafts and skills predate the concept of American luxury—and even of America itself.
—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Bogost lavishes praise on hobbies (fly-fishing), crafts (knitting), and trades (woodworking) as ways to dwell in sensory experience.
—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
Despite being a town renowned for its textile crafts, Lagartera’s finest works are too elaborate for everyday use, hidden away in wooden chests or closets and reemerging for special occasions.
—
Catherine Tansey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Tangcay then asked the cast to dive into the show’s intricate world-building, from Vincent Van Dyke’s prosthetic makeup (Emmy-nominated for crafts in Season 1) to Dayna Pink’s vibrant costumes.
—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
16 June 2026
My children still rave about The Playbarn, a play area for babies and toddlers that’s chockablock with toys, puzzles, costumes, and crafts.
—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Verb
Dining Chef Tony Candray Marenco crafts a colorful farm-to-table menu for ceviche and poke bowls, largely made with ingredients from their on-property vegetable garden.
—
Brandon Withrow,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
And as the 60-something Tony, Gregory North crafts a character who is equal parts stubborn and manipulative, and kind and generous.
—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
Stärke starts with a 982-generation 718 Boxster, removes its body panels, and carefully crafts its strategy from there, though all of the seals and hinges are original equipment from Porsche.
—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
Tackling heavy themes, including guilt and sins of the past, writer-director Rian Johnson crafts a rich story that transcends the surface-level reveals of whodunit.
—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
Rosenberg crafts these two characters with realistic resonance, though his film veers into sentimentality and some plot points are too coincidental to be entirely believable.
—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Sculptor Maddy Inez, granddaughter of Betye Saar, crafts a series of ceramic vessels — each an ode to different plants brought over during the transatlantic slave trade — reframing gardening as an act of resistance.
—
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Over the course of the day and evening, old secrets, resentments, and regrets bubble up to the surface and Altman crafts a devastating meditation on memory, identity, and the necessity as well as the danger of a vivid fantasy life.
—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
By vulnerably sharing his journey of estrangement and analyzing its errors and successes, Dolan crafts a helpful roadmap, rife with both personal and expert advice.
—
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafts
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The situation has grown bleaker in the last decade and a half as commercial pressures have ramped up and media consolidation and digital shortsightedness have obliterated arts coverage.
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And in the years since, the Honeywells have quietly given back to the island, supporting the local arts community, food bank and animal shelter and giving scholarships through their foundation.
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The competing corridors have left them confused, forcing them to navigate not only the treacherous waters – facing threats from sea mines, aerial drones, and Revolutionary Guard patrol boats – but also the complex political currents across the strait.
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Golden mussels attach to nearly all underwater surfaces, including boats, ropes and buoys.
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Trying to shed ‘nice-guy tendencies’ Jeff Whittington stands in front of the room, flashes a boyish smile, and prepares to be lambasted.
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Running from June 11 to July 19, 13 matches will be played across the two cities of Toronto and Vancouver as the country prepares to welcome significant international crowds.
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Modern leadership increasingly demands physical fitness beyond traditional executive skills like strategic vision and emotional intelligence.
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Parents are looking for activities that do more than fill the hours, and a good cooking class can hand a child real skills, real confidence and a few recipes worth making again at home.
Noun
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In his speech, Kim said the Choe Hyon will be the first ship of a modern North Korean fleet, with even bigger vessels coming.
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Commercial vessels and oil tankers preparing to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical strategic waterways for global trade flows, maintain their wait in the Gulf of Oman, on June 17, 2026.
Verb
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Agent authority composes dynamically.
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Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.
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The cluster of trades involved the Pistons, Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Because of the Antetokounmpo deal, Miami will be $19 million under the hard cap if Andrew Wiggins opts into $30 million next season and if the Heat can’t shed any more salary in trades.
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Anyone who prefers a slower pace will enjoy renting a pontoon boat, kayaks, canoes, or stand-up paddleboards.
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Little Outlaw and Brewers Canoers are two of the many outfitters located in Valentine, renting canoes, kayaks, tubes, and stock tanks (a Nebraska tradition).
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“Crafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafts. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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