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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
Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Hop on a train ride, meet cute animals at a petting zoo, play games and create crafts.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
Enjoy a costume parade, play stations, baby-friendly crafts, music & movement, and plenty of photo ops.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
The country's first state fair dates to the 19th century, when locals would showcase livestock, crafts and agriculture.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
Take Jennifer Christie of Los Angeles, a longtime attendee who specializes in teaching traditional crafts, including fiber arts, and this year, ran the leatherwork station beneath the Faire’s craft tent.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
There will be crafts, treats and fun for families.
—Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
Get inspired by our roundup of patchwork crafts to turn leftover fabric into a project of its very own.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Waynesville’s annual Church Street Art & Craft Show in early October turns the already charming downtown into an autumnal dream complete with cloggers, bluegrass bands, artisan crafts, and local food.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
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 longtime actor and multi-faceted filmmaker crafts an unhinged, go-for-broke performance as a legendary quarterback putting his potential heir apparent (Tyriq Withers) through a psychologically torturous training camp.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 18 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
The famed Scottish distillery, which falls under the LVMH umbrella, has opened the doors of its Ardbeg House, a luxe hotel nestled in the village of Port Ellen in Islay—where, of course, the brand crafts its spirits.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2025
Working closely with clients everywhere from Orange County to Nashville, Jux and Co Studio thoughtfully crafts interiors that are true reflections of their owners.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The Curio includes pieces by Andrea Larsen (a ceramist working out of Maryville, whose art takes inspiration from the patterns and designs of quilts) as well as works by Garrett Durland, (a potter in Oak Ridge who crafts ceramic vessels and objects with a 3D printer).
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
These are not only crafts -- they are described here as arts.
—Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Hop on a train ride, meet cute animals at a petting zoo, play games and create crafts.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
Enjoy a costume parade, play stations, baby-friendly crafts, music & movement, and plenty of photo ops.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
The country's first state fair dates to the 19th century, when locals would showcase livestock, crafts and agriculture.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
Take Jennifer Christie of Los Angeles, a longtime attendee who specializes in teaching traditional crafts, including fiber arts, and this year, ran the leatherwork station beneath the Faire’s craft tent.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
There will be crafts, treats and fun for families.
—Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
Get inspired by our roundup of patchwork crafts to turn leftover fabric into a project of its very own.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Waynesville’s annual Church Street Art & Craft Show in early October turns the already charming downtown into an autumnal dream complete with cloggers, bluegrass bands, artisan crafts, and local food.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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 longtime actor and multi-faceted filmmaker crafts an unhinged, go-for-broke performance as a legendary quarterback putting his potential heir apparent (Tyriq Withers) through a psychologically torturous training camp.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 18 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
The famed Scottish distillery, which falls under the LVMH umbrella, has opened the doors of its Ardbeg House, a luxe hotel nestled in the village of Port Ellen in Islay—where, of course, the brand crafts its spirits.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2025
Working closely with clients everywhere from Orange County to Nashville, Jux and Co Studio thoughtfully crafts interiors that are true reflections of their owners.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The Curio includes pieces by Andrea Larsen (a ceramist working out of Maryville, whose art takes inspiration from the patterns and designs of quilts) as well as works by Garrett Durland, (a potter in Oak Ridge who crafts ceramic vessels and objects with a 3D printer).
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafts
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These are not only crafts -- they are described here as arts.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Founded in 2000 by Doug McCraw and Lutz Hofbauer as an arts nonprofit, FAT Village was a unique, innovative arts hub right next to the train tracks where artists showed their work, students learned figure drawing, and patrons sipped cappuccinos while surrounded by vintage books.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Liberty Park is another good option for not only fall foliage but also playgrounds, paddle boats, and Tracy Aviary, home to more than 300 birds from around the world.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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But the notice appears to use the pretext of armed conflict, on top of previous claims of self-defense, to transform the civilian boats and their crews into legitimate military targets.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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La Galerie du 19M Tokyo, which opens to the public on Tuesday, underlines the importance of skilled labor in the face of AI, generational transition and debate about the value of luxury goods, as the house prepares for the first show by its new artistic director Matthieu Blazy.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The acquisition announcement comes as MSNBC prepares to split from NBC as part of parent company Comcast’s move to spin off its cable properties into a separate company, to be called Versant.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Culinary skills aside, he’s proven a quick study finding who the power brokers are here and has been working closely with them.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ever since, Swifties and bakers alike have embraced the singer's sourdough skills.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Leavitt added that the intelligence community had confirmed the vessels’ ties to terrorist organizations and their role in the northward flow of narcotics.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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At least three of the operations were carried out on vessels originating from Venezuela.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Who composes a symphony with a hammer?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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Genji visits these woods before his exile to Suma and composes a poem wishing that the forest might one day see the injustice against him reversed.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The findings come as small businesses, especially in trades, have emerged as lucrative opportunities for private equity.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Don't miss these So many of the 2025 Milwaukee Brewers were acquired in shrewd trades.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Neighbors and Henderson County Sheriff’s deputies came to the McNeelys' rescue in canoes, kayaks and paddle boards.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Their equipment was largely borrowed, and included old-style, canvas tents and heavy, aluminum canoes.—
Tom Cherveny,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Crafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafts. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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