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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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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
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Produce, baked goods, crafts and more.
—Evan Moore
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The airport averages 228,000 take-offs and landings each year, and takes on passenger crafts like business jets, aircraft charters, training aircraft, helicopters, and personal planes.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
As Easter approaches, schools are once again asking children to decorate eggs, bonnets or themed crafts to mark the holiday.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The free event will feature crafts, play activities, animal encounters, nature presentations, vendor booths and other attractions, according to a social media post.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The University of Minnesota’s entomology department is bringing us into the wide world of bugs, with games, crafts, educational opportunities and, yes, live insects.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Organizers said the event is all about neighbors coming together to celebrate music, crafts, food – and, of course, Texas.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Daily activities include Western riding lessons (geared toward beginning and intermediate riders), animal and horse science classes, swimming, rock climbing, archery, arts & crafts and outdoor cooking.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 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
There will be live music, crafts, face painting and fun zone along with food and drinks for purchase.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Produce, baked goods, crafts and more.
—Evan Moore
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The airport averages 228,000 take-offs and landings each year, and takes on passenger crafts like business jets, aircraft charters, training aircraft, helicopters, and personal planes.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
As Easter approaches, schools are once again asking children to decorate eggs, bonnets or themed crafts to mark the holiday.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The free event will feature crafts, play activities, animal encounters, nature presentations, vendor booths and other attractions, according to a social media post.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The University of Minnesota’s entomology department is bringing us into the wide world of bugs, with games, crafts, educational opportunities and, yes, live insects.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Organizers said the event is all about neighbors coming together to celebrate music, crafts, food – and, of course, Texas.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Daily activities include Western riding lessons (geared toward beginning and intermediate riders), animal and horse science classes, swimming, rock climbing, archery, arts & crafts and outdoor cooking.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 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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The house is minutes from West Hartford Center, Bishop’s Corner, and downtown Hartford, with access to restaurants, shopping, arts, and major employers.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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The multidisciplinary arts center in East Palo Alto is launching its inaugural Sunset Concerts series on May 9 with Pete Escovedo, a percussionist known for his work with Santana, Azteca and his own orchestra.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The boats, officially called Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft, or GARC, have patrolled for more than 450 hours and more than 2,200 nautical miles since the war began, Hawkins said in the statement.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Two Mexican aid boats that disappeared at sea while delivering aid to Cuba have been located northwest of the Cuban capital of Havana following a search and rescue operation, Mexico’s navy said Saturday.—
Uriel Blanco,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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As Dallas prepares to host the World Cup, the city will also welcome 26 life-size statues of women in science and sports.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Campbell has come a long way from his days at Sacramento State, and his star players like Olivia Miles got to see that first hand as TCU prepares for the Cavaliers.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Are there skills from your documentary background that translated to this project?—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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The piece stresses that these skills must be explicitly taught rather than assumed.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The reversible design gives you two different vessels are wrapped into one, either done up in a striking colored hue or in a clear crystal, all mouth-blown and hand-turned in Saint-Louis’s manufacture in Moselle.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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According to Florida Fish and Wildlife, stand-up paddleboards are treated as vessels, which means paddlers are expected to follow many of the same safety rules as boaters.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After being left to his own devices, the narrator composes a catalog of his personal joys to lift his mother’s spirits.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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The writer and performer composes poems, short stories and plays that highlight joys and contend with struggles.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
13 Mar. 2026
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Chicago Sky players will not be available for selection in Friday’s expansion draft after the team made a pair of trades with the Portland Fire and the Toronto Tempo.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The tally may change, even during the draft, should the Vikings make any trades.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The dwelling is technically two structures, which are connected by a rope bridge, and guests making their way down to the water can enjoy complimentary access to canoes and kayaks.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Beside the dock lay dozens of canoes owned by the East Bay Regional Park District, which proponents of the new park hope will be utilized more when construction is completed.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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