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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
Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The History of the Arts and Crafts Movement The arts and crafts movement occurred roughly between the late 1860s and the early 1920s, and put simply, was a protest against industrialization.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
The Poway Valley Garden Club’s activities include monthly speakers, outings, crafts, education programs and community service projects.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
What started as a side hustle selling crafts at farmers markets and online has now transformed in a whimsical storefront that offers jewelry making classes.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
Additionally, around the neighborhood’s club, residents will notice nods to regional furniture crafts through architecture.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Think local arts, handmade crafts and the kind of small-business energy that makes a farmers market lover’s heart sing.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
On his latest album, the Russian producer crafts distinctive dub techno rhythms inspired by the chiming repetitions of Indonesian gamelan music.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
Bring your babies and toddlers for play dates with singing, movement, puppets, crafts, snacks and a special Havdalah ceremony, which marks the beginning of a new week.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Across Dallas this past week, residents have been attending town halls to get a sense of what’s in store as the city crafts a new budget.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Showrunner Dario Scardapane expertly crafts each hour to move the plot, characters and themes toward both their blowout conclusions and larger narrative payoffs.
—Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Through patient observation, the project crafts an intimate portrait of a community at a turning point.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Gyllenhaal lovingly crafts this scarred, stapled and eccentric Bonnie and Clyde duo then tosses them into a landscape of curiosities that matches their weird.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Although based in Paris, the brand crafts its footwear and leather goods in Portugal using sustainable practices and high-quality materials.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Animation legend Hayao Miyazaki crafts a clever historical fiction story that appeals to both kids and adults, with eye-popping aerial battles and potent themes of war and political resistance.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Acquired by Baron Edmond de Rothschild more than 50 years ago, Château Clarke (a historic estate dating back to the 12th century) not only crafts a Merlot-dominant Left Bank wine in the heart of Cabernet country but also makes a rare white in Listrac-Médoc, which traditionally produces only reds.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
The free hour-long Round Lake Area Park District program included crafts around the museum, and projects to help instill how to help the planet by conserving and recycling.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The History of the Arts and Crafts Movement The arts and crafts movement occurred roughly between the late 1860s and the early 1920s, and put simply, was a protest against industrialization.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
The Poway Valley Garden Club’s activities include monthly speakers, outings, crafts, education programs and community service projects.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
What started as a side hustle selling crafts at farmers markets and online has now transformed in a whimsical storefront that offers jewelry making classes.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
Additionally, around the neighborhood’s club, residents will notice nods to regional furniture crafts through architecture.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Think local arts, handmade crafts and the kind of small-business energy that makes a farmers market lover’s heart sing.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
On his latest album, the Russian producer crafts distinctive dub techno rhythms inspired by the chiming repetitions of Indonesian gamelan music.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
Bring your babies and toddlers for play dates with singing, movement, puppets, crafts, snacks and a special Havdalah ceremony, which marks the beginning of a new week.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Though speaking in a heartfelt way can be hard for someone using a second language, many executives of multinational companies do nonetheless make the effort (even if their public relations staff typically crafts the message).
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Across Dallas this past week, residents have been attending town halls to get a sense of what’s in store as the city crafts a new budget.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Showrunner Dario Scardapane expertly crafts each hour to move the plot, characters and themes toward both their blowout conclusions and larger narrative payoffs.
—Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Through patient observation, the project crafts an intimate portrait of a community at a turning point.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Gyllenhaal lovingly crafts this scarred, stapled and eccentric Bonnie and Clyde duo then tosses them into a landscape of curiosities that matches their weird.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Although based in Paris, the brand crafts its footwear and leather goods in Portugal using sustainable practices and high-quality materials.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Animation legend Hayao Miyazaki crafts a clever historical fiction story that appeals to both kids and adults, with eye-popping aerial battles and potent themes of war and political resistance.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Acquired by Baron Edmond de Rothschild more than 50 years ago, Château Clarke (a historic estate dating back to the 12th century) not only crafts a Merlot-dominant Left Bank wine in the heart of Cabernet country but also makes a rare white in Listrac-Médoc, which traditionally produces only reds.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafts
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Our contract enabled the school district to implement mandatory recess for elementary school students; codify smaller class sizes; expand access to honors, arts, music and sports; and establish dual language schools in the Black community on the West and South sides.—
Stacy Davis Gates,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The following 13 students have been named semifinalists for the 2026 Artist of the Year in media arts from a field of 79 nominees.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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The race, organized annually by the Newport Ocean Sailing Association, draws a mix of serious sailors in multimillion-dollar yachts, alongside weekend warriors who sail decades-old boats, with vessels ranging from small 29-footers to massive 85-foot yachts.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Businesses have doled out up as much as $4 million to move boats through the Panama Canal with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, according to the Panama Canal Authority, in a move that has created a seismic shift in global trade flows.—
Alma Solis,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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After the bell, Apple reports as CEO Tim Cook prepares to step down .—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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The incident comes as Washington prepares for the high-profile visit, with streets around the National Mall adorned with Union Jack.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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The class would enable students to gain specialized skills needed for employment after graduation or for further post-secondary training, a memo from the district said, and would also provide students with opportunities to teach other students in the district’s introductory welding course.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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But there’s also plenty of beauty in the way Bertelli captures bodies and technology at work, with DP Mauro Chiarello’s razor-sharp images highlighting the incredible skills needed to rise to such feats of excellence.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Indian ship was one of two vessels bearing that country’s flag that came under fire by the IRGC Navy on Saturday.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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Trump has demanded that vessels again be allowed to transit unimpeded.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The group composes its own sacred music, lilting songs that prompt women in green-and-white wraparounds to vigorously shake their bodies.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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However, the stock trades at a discount to the S & P 500 health care sector.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Chaos is almost certain with trades within the top group of selections and a surprise name or two inching its way into the conversation.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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The tour ends at the Scar Trees, which are a group of trees that had their bark removed by Aboriginal Peoples for various purposes, including crafting items like canoes or shields.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Peddling crafts and paddling canoes—sometimes even the tribal council wants to relax into that image.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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