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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
Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
Anti-ICE sentiment is also being incorporated in various crafts, appearing in cross-stitch patterns, felted brooches and beaded bracelets.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Those staying in luxury camps enjoy exclusive access to the Dining Pavilion, where a private chef crafts gourmet breakfasts and family-style dinners, complete with campfire s’mores and personalized service from a dedicated Camp Butler.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
The bespoke piece was inspired by the iconic trophy trunks that LV crafts for notable sporting events, such as the NBA Finals, America’s Cup, the FIFA World Cup, and Formula 1, to name but a few.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
Kids have the opportunity to expand creativity, enhance literacy and enjoy crafts and other hands-on fun.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
This narrative is carried into the collection’s campaign set in a park where different communities showcase their crafts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
The elevated horror film will win big in the crafts.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
There will be educational activities, crafts, birds and other things to do.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Chloe Schama, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
Good thing, too, because his movie is about a fisherwoman who crafts a husband out of wicker.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 Jan. 2026
Unafraid to be self-critical, Fosse crafts a shockingly complex portrait of an artist whose perfectionism drives him to the brink.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Jan. 2026
She's shown paddling down a river, walking through a beautiful forest landscape, and then crafts the oil by hand in a spacious cave.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Based on a memoir of the same title by Lidia Yuknavitch, the film crafts a cinematic correlate for the author’s distinctive narrative method.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026
Johnson said Tuesday that his push for a corporate head tax will be back in the mix next year when his office crafts a budget plan for 2027.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
With the time she’s given, though, Flannery crafts a visual aid to the internal journeys characters like Maia and Tallulah navigate during the first season.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
However, for those looking for a nipple cover to show off, the brand crafts those same comfortable styles in a variety of colors and shapes.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2025
Noun
Best Shopping Artigianato Artistico Ampezzano Cortina is home to centuries-old crafts traditions, including furniture making, deer-antler carving, and more.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
Anti-ICE sentiment is also being incorporated in various crafts, appearing in cross-stitch patterns, felted brooches and beaded bracelets.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Those staying in luxury camps enjoy exclusive access to the Dining Pavilion, where a private chef crafts gourmet breakfasts and family-style dinners, complete with campfire s’mores and personalized service from a dedicated Camp Butler.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
The bespoke piece was inspired by the iconic trophy trunks that LV crafts for notable sporting events, such as the NBA Finals, America’s Cup, the FIFA World Cup, and Formula 1, to name but a few.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
Kids have the opportunity to expand creativity, enhance literacy and enjoy crafts and other hands-on fun.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
This narrative is carried into the collection’s campaign set in a park where different communities showcase their crafts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
The elevated horror film will win big in the crafts.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
There will be educational activities, crafts, birds and other things to do.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Over the subsequent stories, Goodman crafts subtle investigations of the relations between siblings, the fine blend of anxiety and pride parents feel for their offspring, and the bemused affection an aunt or uncle might feel for their aimless nieces or haphazard nephews.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
Good thing, too, because his movie is about a fisherwoman who crafts a husband out of wicker.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 Jan. 2026
Unafraid to be self-critical, Fosse crafts a shockingly complex portrait of an artist whose perfectionism drives him to the brink.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Jan. 2026
She's shown paddling down a river, walking through a beautiful forest landscape, and then crafts the oil by hand in a spacious cave.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Based on a memoir of the same title by Lidia Yuknavitch, the film crafts a cinematic correlate for the author’s distinctive narrative method.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026
Johnson said Tuesday that his push for a corporate head tax will be back in the mix next year when his office crafts a budget plan for 2027.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
With the time she’s given, though, Flannery crafts a visual aid to the internal journeys characters like Maia and Tallulah navigate during the first season.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
However, for those looking for a nipple cover to show off, the brand crafts those same comfortable styles in a variety of colors and shapes.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafts
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Northwest School of the Arts, which currently serves grades 6-12, will, instead, be a full-choice high school arts magnet program, serving grades 9-12.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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If nothing changes, the Hispanic arts industry in Arkansas could be threatened, both musicians agreed.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
12 Jan. 2026
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In 1884, the Ocklawaha boats were so crowded that some tourists skipped that excursion, the newspaper said.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Fishery observers are workers who collect data on board fishing boats for the government to use to inform regulations.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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As the Writers Guild of America West prepares to negotiate a new contract with major studios, its staff union has authorized a strike of its own.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Spending just a few minutes to relieve tension and restore alignment prepares your body for upright, weight-bearing movement and full motion to tackle daily demands.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The college serves an additional 3,253 professional skills training students through workforce development, job training, adult education and other programs.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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South Africa faced a skills shortage and business bankruptcies soared.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
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With their imposing bulk, elegant curves, colorfully painted sterns, and ornate decorations, the vessels were among the most distinctive and beautiful ships on the seas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Lake Superior and Lake Michigan are expected to experience high waves and damaging ice accumulation onto vessels, and central Michigan is under a flood warning due to ice jams that could obstruct the waterways, causing flooding, according to the NWS.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sharon Udoh Udoh composes, writes and improvises hymns.—
Ruby Rosenthal,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The episode Art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.—
Gabriela Saldivia,
Scientific American,
3 Dec. 2025
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Those trades were with the Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys, both of whom missed the playoffs.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The cross-border clearing platform could streamline operations, reducing risks in OTC trades that dominate the market.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Even before the expedition reached land, Islanders had gone out to the ships, paddling canoes or reed bundles, or just swimming, unafraid and unarmed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Reunited with the men, the family crosses the Mekong in canoes to refugee camps in Thailand on a dark and rainy night.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Crafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafts. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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