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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Beyond the menu's homage to her Southern grandmother, Hall has also incorporated a few beloved crafts into her decor.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Comfort Care, a respite agency in San Diego, donated its time and set up indoor activity stations featuring face painting, bubbles and crafts for children.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Expect inflatables, games, face paint, crafts, glitter tattoos, balloon art, raffles and German food.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
Children’s activities and crafts, magic shows and other family entertainment are also on the menu.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Many people are now experiencing symptoms of anxiety, and depression, and stress, but activities like crafts are very good ways of regulating our emotions and reducing those symptoms.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
In the face of the mounting omnicrisis, the songwriter crafts threadbare folk songs marked by exhaustion, resignation, and uncommon beauty.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
And tribes in the northeast were adapting to new ways, including the introduction of horses, sheep and crafts from both Spaniards and neighboring tribes.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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
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
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
Noun
Yulia Denisyuk is an award-winning travel photographer and writer with a special interest in stories about artisan crafts and ancient traditions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Beyond the menu's homage to her Southern grandmother, Hall has also incorporated a few beloved crafts into her decor.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Comfort Care, a respite agency in San Diego, donated its time and set up indoor activity stations featuring face painting, bubbles and crafts for children.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Expect inflatables, games, face paint, crafts, glitter tattoos, balloon art, raffles and German food.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
Children’s activities and crafts, magic shows and other family entertainment are also on the menu.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Many people are now experiencing symptoms of anxiety, and depression, and stress, but activities like crafts are very good ways of regulating our emotions and reducing those symptoms.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
In the face of the mounting omnicrisis, the songwriter crafts threadbare folk songs marked by exhaustion, resignation, and uncommon beauty.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
And tribes in the northeast were adapting to new ways, including the introduction of horses, sheep and crafts from both Spaniards and neighboring tribes.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafts
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The award recognizes those who support the foundation’s mission to allow students to develop to their full potential as artists, scholars, and citizens, and to provide equitable access to arts education at the Boston Arts Academy.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Student in highly competitive high school learns that focusing on arts plus taking only one AP class equals an object of ridicule.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Customers have used it not only in their own homes but also in their boats and RVs.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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An aggressor nation that kills people on Caribbean fishing boats without evidence or due process.—
Jill Lawrence,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The first step prepares the surface so the natural cleaners can work better.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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Friday, March 20 The medical transcriber types and prepares medical reports for doctors at Atascadero State Hospital.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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What readers are saying The conversation explores the impact of a holistic understanding of AI on students' learning experiences, with many participants emphasizing the importance of foundational skills before delving into AI.—
Rebecca Winthrop,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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There were pre-dawn workouts, mid-morning core, mid-afternoon skills training and late-night shooting sessions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Small ships like this one remain one of the most effective—and intimate—ways of accessing the twists and turns of the Amazon Basin, allowing vessels to moor in remote riverine communities and forests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Iran has reportedly begun laying mines in the crucial maritime trade route and UK authorities said three ships off Iran’s coast were hit by projectiles, while US forces reported destroying 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Though the movie is shot entirely outdoors and largely features people on the move, mostly in the countryside but also in several turbulent city sequences, Ouédraogo (working with three cinematographers) composes images with poise and concentration.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sharon Udoh Udoh composes, writes and improvises hymns.—
Ruby Rosenthal,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Tibbs was thrown for a loop by both trades, and taught him a lesson about facing adversity.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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It has been reported in some trades that this may be a trend facing A list festivals — that studios are shying away from them.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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According to the listing, the three-bedroom cottage features nearly 400 feet of private waterways, outdoor activities like kayaks and canoes and an exercise room.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2026
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Guests will also have access to three kayaks, two canoes and an outdoor fire pit.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Crafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafts. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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