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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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Enjoy delicious tastes, crafts, demonstrations and hikes while exploring traditions that have brought communities together for generations.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Feb. 2026
Stories, songs, and crafts for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild’s annual ceremony honoring the best in their crafts took place at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
Two crafts, two cocktails and one appetizer are included for $89.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
There will also be family zones with hands-on activities like printmaking, foam crafts and sand art.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
Educational activities, live performances by local youth organizations, crafts, storytelling and games will be part of the event, officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
For bird lovers who want to recreate this whimsical display, fill a medium-size pot with about three-quarters full with potting mix, then place a faux bird's nest from the crafts shop on top (lightly fill it with potting mix as well).
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
Bouzid crafts her characters with a dash of melodrama.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
That thick sheet of fluffy, soft lint from a new sweatshirt or a luxe blanket can be used in the garden, to make crafts, or as an eco-friendly packing material.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Enjoy delicious tastes, crafts, demonstrations and hikes while exploring traditions that have brought communities together for generations.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Feb. 2026
Stories, songs, and crafts for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild’s annual ceremony honoring the best in their crafts took place at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
Two crafts, two cocktails and one appetizer are included for $89.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
There will also be family zones with hands-on activities like printmaking, foam crafts and sand art.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
Educational activities, live performances by local youth organizations, crafts, storytelling and games will be part of the event, officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
For bird lovers who want to recreate this whimsical display, fill a medium-size pot with about three-quarters full with potting mix, then place a faux bird's nest from the crafts shop on top (lightly fill it with potting mix as well).
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Bouzid crafts her characters with a dash of melodrama.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafts
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Healy used to be one of the organizers of the multi-disciplinary Hartford arts venue The Wherehouse, which closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Across Boston and online, locals have access to some educational and awesome Black History Month arts events.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Picture a waterfront bustling with bobbing fishing boats and the air tinged with the scent of fresh seafood, as San Hing Praya Street and Pak She Praya Road dish out alfresco dining scenes straight out of a sunset lover's dream.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The military has not provided evidence to support its allegations about the boats, the people on board, the cargo or the number of people killed or injured.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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The ban will remain in place while the government prepares to appeal, said Haroon Siddique in The Guardian.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
21 Feb. 2026
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This cleanup not only enhances your lawn's appearance but also prepares it for healthy, robust growth as warmer days approach.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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Research on attachment consistently shows that children who experience warm, responsive, and predictable caregiving develop stronger emotional regulation and coping skills over time.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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This rare phenomenon gives him exceptional skills in puzzle-solving, higher math functions and pattern recognition.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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Treasury also sanctioned associates, companies and vessels allegedly involved in a network used by Maduro’s former oil minister, Tareck El Aissami, to evade sanctions and resell Venezuelan crude through clandestine channels.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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The fleet comprises aging vessels and tankers owned by nontransparent entities with addresses in non-sanctioning countries, and sailing under flags from such countries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 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
Noun
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Bateman, who fastidiously studies the trades and his every review, was already tight with Netflix’s Ted Sarandos when the streamer signed him and his Aggregate Films to a sweeping first-look deal in 2018.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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Like many of the sellers, the Jafars learned their trades from their mom.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Though the stretch is no longer overflowing with sewage, there’s still a foul stench in the air and a constant din of construction work along the path where residents typically ride their bikes, take walks and launch their canoes.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Over the coming years, a team of 57 scientists and local guides explored all the major rivers and tributaries of the Okavango Delta, traversing this vast landscape in dugout canoes, on motorbikes, on foot, and in armored vehicles.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Crafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafts. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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