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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
Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Alongside owner Antony Beck, Debeaulieu crafts sumptuous Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from estate plots in Yamhill-Carlton and Eola-Amity Hills using classic techniques in the vineyard and the winery.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
That driving tension and anxiety are largely thanks to the team of artisans, which included composer Volker Bertelmann, editor Kirk Baxter and sound designer Paul Ottosson, who worked closely behind the scenes on their respective crafts to bring it together.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
On those serve days, Williams would bring congregants out into the community, perhaps singing carols or working with crafts at a senior living home, helping a community member in need with housework, or cleaning a beach.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
As one of Middle Tennessee’s largest fall festivals, the event is packed with family-friendly activities, live music, costume contests for pets and families, shopping, arts & crafts, and more.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Drawing from an unseen private archive, the film crafts an intimate portrait of Mercedes Sosa, Latin America’s legendary protest singer.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
The Eletta Explore is a fully automatic machine that crafts more than 50 hot and cold drinks, including cold brew in under 3 minutes.
—Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Based on Lois Lowry's seminal young adult novel, The Giver crafts a world where emotion has been eliminated and all babies are genetically engineered.
—Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Instead, Allen crafts a more nuanced conflict not out of whether Maddie’s mother will offer to be a part of Caroline’s life, but of how.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Paolo Strippoli crafts an eerie and provocative horror film, one that builds to an astonishing finish.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
In a world where nearly everything is disposable and replaceable, the coveted kitchenware company crafts investment pieces that can last for decades when given a little TLC.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
The lead performance by Brody is massive, possibly career-best work, and director Brady Corbet crafts a film that many have already called an instant classic.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
This year’s festival is an expansion of the annual Apple Festival of past years, offering insights into the early history of the area, the pioneers who planted apple orchards, games, square dancing, food, music and crafts.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Alongside owner Antony Beck, Debeaulieu crafts sumptuous Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from estate plots in Yamhill-Carlton and Eola-Amity Hills using classic techniques in the vineyard and the winery.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
That driving tension and anxiety are largely thanks to the team of artisans, which included composer Volker Bertelmann, editor Kirk Baxter and sound designer Paul Ottosson, who worked closely behind the scenes on their respective crafts to bring it together.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
On those serve days, Williams would bring congregants out into the community, perhaps singing carols or working with crafts at a senior living home, helping a community member in need with housework, or cleaning a beach.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
As one of Middle Tennessee’s largest fall festivals, the event is packed with family-friendly activities, live music, costume contests for pets and families, shopping, arts & crafts, and more.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
From an emotional standpoint, Bigelow crafts an affecting narrative through the eyes of different people.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Drawing from an unseen private archive, the film crafts an intimate portrait of Mercedes Sosa, Latin America’s legendary protest singer.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
The Eletta Explore is a fully automatic machine that crafts more than 50 hot and cold drinks, including cold brew in under 3 minutes.
—Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Based on Lois Lowry's seminal young adult novel, The Giver crafts a world where emotion has been eliminated and all babies are genetically engineered.
—Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Instead, Allen crafts a more nuanced conflict not out of whether Maddie’s mother will offer to be a part of Caroline’s life, but of how.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Paolo Strippoli crafts an eerie and provocative horror film, one that builds to an astonishing finish.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
In a world where nearly everything is disposable and replaceable, the coveted kitchenware company crafts investment pieces that can last for decades when given a little TLC.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
The lead performance by Brody is massive, possibly career-best work, and director Brady Corbet crafts a film that many have already called an instant classic.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafts
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Their philanthropic efforts have supported a wide range of causes, including arts, education, healthcare, and environmental conservation.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Other accolades go to trailblazers in arts, literature, social sciences, communication and humanities, technical and scientific research, international cooperation, and concord, per Duke University.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
25 Oct. 2025
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His administration has recently conducted a series of strikes on boats in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean that officials said were carrying drugs.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Baseball and boats were Fred’s passions, but Smith readily followed his lead.—
Amy Weiss-Meyer,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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The request also comes as the Sundance Institute prepares for the next Sundance Film Festival, which will be the final year in its longtime Park City home before a move to Boulder, Colorado, for the 2027 festival.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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The first solar panels were installed last week to supply, with help from battery storage, uninterrupted clean energy to the grid, as the UAE capital prepares for a surge in demand from AI data centers.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Travel volunteering — exchanging skills for accommodation and sometimes food or other benefits — has long been a pillar of the backpacking community.—
Georgiana Ralphs,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Consider adding to your skills by taking free and inexpensive upskilling courses like Google’s career certificates.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Critics challenge legality of US’ LatAm strikes The US struck four more vessels alleged to be carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific, part of a military campaign that analysts say is drastically expanding American presidential power.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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But there are exceptions, one of them being with vessels that don’t have the ability to quickly maneuver out of the way of sudden obstacles.—
David Goodhue
October 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Both tracks are penned by Stephen Schwartz, who also composes alongside John Powell.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Who composes a symphony with a hammer?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Another bottleneck is a lack of talent in the form of the blue-collar trades, specifically electricians, Porat noted, echoing other Fortune 500 leaders such as Ford CEO Jim Farley.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Conveniently, says Seth Bacon, executive vp of media for MLS, the same pipes that allowed for lightning-fast trades are perfect for delivering ultra high-definition video.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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No death-defying rapids here on this lazy, looping stretch easily paddled by families in canoes.—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Seminoles were able to row their canoes on the river right up to the building to conduct business with Frank.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Crafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafts. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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