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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
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Finally, head to Trust General Store & Café to sit in a rocker on the inviting front porch; shop for local crafts, outdoor goods, and artisan food; and savor a meal from their attached café.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Pumpkins in the Park, Milpitas’ annual Halloween tradition offers a chance for families to show off their costumes, trick-or-treat at community booths and enjoy crafts, games and performances by youth community groups.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 12 Oct. 2025
That money came largely from corporations that have an interest in how California crafts regulations and legislation.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
The crafts team behind the terrifying scenes in Paul Greengrass’s disaster movie The Lost Bus, inspired by the 2018 Camp Fire, one of the deadliest wildfires to ever hit California, touched down at Contenders London on Saturday.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
While here, travelers can enjoy fall foliage, local crafts, and cozy diners.
—Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Stories, songs, and crafts for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
Their traditional crafts become a global fashion sensation, transforming rural lives and defying norms.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 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 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
Noun
After graduating from Brown University with a degree in art history and semiotics — the study of signs — Adler became a potter full time, selling his wares at crafts fairs.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Finally, head to Trust General Store & Café to sit in a rocker on the inviting front porch; shop for local crafts, outdoor goods, and artisan food; and savor a meal from their attached café.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Pumpkins in the Park, Milpitas’ annual Halloween tradition offers a chance for families to show off their costumes, trick-or-treat at community booths and enjoy crafts, games and performances by youth community groups.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 12 Oct. 2025
That money came largely from corporations that have an interest in how California crafts regulations and legislation.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
The crafts team behind the terrifying scenes in Paul Greengrass’s disaster movie The Lost Bus, inspired by the 2018 Camp Fire, one of the deadliest wildfires to ever hit California, touched down at Contenders London on Saturday.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
While here, travelers can enjoy fall foliage, local crafts, and cozy diners.
—Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Stories, songs, and crafts for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
Their traditional crafts become a global fashion sensation, transforming rural lives and defying norms.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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, 7 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafts
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Browse the galleries at Tlaquepaque Sedona has a thriving arts community with plentiful galleries, and many of them can be found at the Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The City of Oceanside Arts Commission and the Oceanside Cultural District will be awarding a total of $150,000 in grants to local artists and arts organizations.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Anglers can fish for snakeheads from land or from boats in the C-14 and Hillsboro canals as well as in smaller canals that feed into them.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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America's River Roots Festival is taking over the Ohio River this weekend with boats, music, food and booze.—
Rasputin Todd,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Oct. 2025
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That combination of excellence and diversity prepares students for the real world and must be protected and celebrated as one of our district’s most valuable assets.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Oct. 2025
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And as the president prepares to address Israel's parliament, our House of Representatives is not working with pay while federal employees are working without pay.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Oct. 2025
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The virtual event is intended to give participants emotional support, new coping skills and encouragement.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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In the 2002 live-action version of the infamous cartoon, the gang takes a trip to Spooky Island, where suspicious behavior occurs, and the crew’s wacky investigative skills are needed.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Aguilera said its unclear how often boaters illegally dump sewage into the water in Fort Lauderale, though pumpout vessels have been well-used in other parts of Florida.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Originally designed for communications, these cables are now adapted to act as giant, passive sonar arrays capable of detecting, classifying, and tracking submarines, surface vessels, and other undersea activity across sea lanes.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
10 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
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Eighteen trades went down last season — another sign of how the NFL has evolved.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The classic Vans jazz stripe trades clean leather for frayed, multicolor tweed, a direct nod to Chanel’s signature fabric.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
10 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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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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“Crafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafts. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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