as in homemade
created by a hand process rather than by a machine
bought a handcrafted wooden bowl at the arts and crafts fair
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Recent Examples of handcrafted
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Before or after dinner, stop by Hen House Cocktail & Wine Bar for handcrafted cocktails in a stylish speakeasy setting.
—Karon Warren, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The new limited-time lineup, available through May and June, features two handcrafted sandwiches, inspired by summer flavors.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
There are big resources, of course, but the process itself remains very intimate, almost handcrafted.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The market also sells groceries, artisanal crafts, and handcrafted products from throughout Mexico.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Classic kitchen design is returning with warm wood tones, detailed millwork, and handcrafted materials.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
The indoor fitness center boasts pilates reformers, Pelotons, and free weights, while the outdoor gym has a rope climb station, obstacle course, and handcrafted equipment.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
—Rachel Holt, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
This party theme is a way for your guests to share their favorite crafts and recipes with the rest of the group, and at the end of the gathering, everyone will leave with a basket full of handcrafted goodies from friends or family.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Before or after dinner, stop by Hen House Cocktail & Wine Bar for handcrafted cocktails in a stylish speakeasy setting.
—Karon Warren, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The new limited-time lineup, available through May and June, features two handcrafted sandwiches, inspired by summer flavors.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
There are big resources, of course, but the process itself remains very intimate, almost handcrafted.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The market also sells groceries, artisanal crafts, and handcrafted products from throughout Mexico.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Classic kitchen design is returning with warm wood tones, detailed millwork, and handcrafted materials.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
The indoor fitness center boasts pilates reformers, Pelotons, and free weights, while the outdoor gym has a rope climb station, obstacle course, and handcrafted equipment.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
—Rachel Holt, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handcrafted
Adjective
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One person in Atlanta has appeared in his videos as Batman villains, for free, dressed in homemade costumes that look like they were ripped straight from the television or movies.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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There will also be complimentary garden refreshments such as homemade soup and fresh bread from Clark Street Bakery.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The walls, floors and ceilings are manufactured elsewhere, shipped as flat panels and assembled on site.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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In January, Wegovy (a GLP-1) became available in pill form for as little as $150 per month; this month, the FDA approved a second pill, manufactured by Eli Lily under the brand name Foundayo.—
Rory Satran,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Over the past month, many people have taken to Chinese social media to share their own dim sum reviews and praise authorities for helping preserve the handmade tradition.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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The event that drew those of all ages to the Soledad Club on April 25 featured a traditional British tea service, opportunity drawings and gave local businesses and groups a chance to sell their handmade products.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cove Gardens, where my family lived, was a sprawling red brick rental complex built after the war for the light-industrial, service, and clerical workers who were saving up for their own houses in a better area.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Each bag is slightly different, all of them built to last, and the result is a bag equally at home on a boat, a beach, or a farmers’ market.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Fisher used an electric guitar fashioned from a beam recovered during his renovations of a church stairwell.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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In time, reticules became more ornate and decorative, fashioned in delicate silks and velvets with intricate embroideries.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Those panels are color-molded, not painted.—
Ben Coxworth
May 01,
New Atlas,
1 May 2026
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That collaborative spirit is visible throughout the building and sculptures, which include faces carved in stone that were molded from real people who lived or worked nearby during Gaudí's time as chief architect, including neighborhood vendors and maintenance workers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The intensive, weeklong building sessions named after former President Jimmy Carter and his late wife Rosalynn have constructed roughly 5,000 homes in 14 countries since 1984.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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The team constructed by former Nuggets executive Tim Connelly has ended its season twice in the last three years.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The standard method for identifying when an SPE occurred is measuring carbon-14, produced when high-energy photos penetrate the Earth’s magnetic field (usually near the poles) and collide with gases in the atmosphere.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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The series was produced on and off between 2008 and 2018, featuring celebrities such as Jennifer Lawrence, Brad Pitt and even President Barack Obama.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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“Handcrafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handcrafted. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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