as in homemade
created by a hand process rather than by a machine
received a handmade sweater at the baby shower
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Recent Examples of handmade
Then, in February, the 10-day Carnival fills the streets with music, parades, and inventive costumes featuring giant handmade masks that represent fearsome creatures, which scare away winter spirits, or joyful beings celebrating their retreat, dating back to ancient pagan customs.
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AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Victoria grew up surrounded by fresh flavors, from handmade tortillas to the scent of sweet breads wafting from neighborhood panaderías.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Begun in 1968, the Midland Antique Festival features more than 1,000 dealers selling antique goods, food and snacks, a classic car show, auto parts swap meet, handmade and artisan booths and music.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
And so, her first brand—Aanya’s BOWtique, a line of handmade hair bows—was born.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
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AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Victoria grew up surrounded by fresh flavors, from handmade tortillas to the scent of sweet breads wafting from neighborhood panaderías.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Begun in 1968, the Midland Antique Festival features more than 1,000 dealers selling antique goods, food and snacks, a classic car show, auto parts swap meet, handmade and artisan booths and music.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
And so, her first brand—Aanya’s BOWtique, a line of handmade hair bows—was born.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handmade
Adjective
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Their coffee beans are roasted in-house and all drink syrups are homemade.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 2025
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Other tasty treats might include banana pudding or homemade candy.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Catalano recommends Annick Designs for artisanal jewelry and home goods, Troy Cloth & Paper for art prints, graphic tees, and stationery, and Ekologic for upcycled, handcrafted garments.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Postal Service said the imagery was chosen to reflect timeless holiday traditions, while showcasing a handcrafted, layered style.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Handmade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handmade. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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