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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
Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Small crafts include owners of small to medium sized motor and sail boats, affecting fisherman, para-sailors, windsurfers and canoe paddlers.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Explore the symbols, stories and customs of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) through interactive crafts and activities.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
The dull stories the show crafts around them add no insight or substance.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The event includes live cultural performances, crafts and games, a car show and food.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
If unavailable, try finding a sewing pattern at a crafts store or hit up your most creative relative who owns a sewing machine.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
As currently proposed, the permit system would only apply to boaters planning to fish the Lower Blue River, while nonfishing crafts or those wading to fish would not need a permit.
—Ryan Spencer, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
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
Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
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
Noun
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, a multidisciplinary Seattle architecture and interiors studio, crafts homes that revel in the beauty of their natural settings and are made to last for generations.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Small crafts include owners of small to medium sized motor and sail boats, affecting fisherman, para-sailors, windsurfers and canoe paddlers.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Explore the symbols, stories and customs of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) through interactive crafts and activities.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
The dull stories the show crafts around them add no insight or substance.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The event includes live cultural performances, crafts and games, a car show and food.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
If unavailable, try finding a sewing pattern at a crafts store or hit up your most creative relative who owns a sewing machine.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
As currently proposed, the permit system would only apply to boaters planning to fish the Lower Blue River, while nonfishing crafts or those wading to fish would not need a permit.
—Ryan Spencer, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
Carson crafts a sparse and reflective modern reimagining that deals with abuse, love and ultimately growth into adulthood.
—Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
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
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
Verb
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As the federal government prepares to freeze Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments amid the shutdown, major companies, including Instacart and DoorDash, are stepping in to help ease the strain on low-income families.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The results come as Merck slashes $3 billion in costs by the end of 2027, and prepares to offset revenue losses from the upcoming patent expiration of Keytruda in 2028.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
30 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
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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
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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 7 Nov. 2025.
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