handcrafted 1 of 2

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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handcrafted

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verb

past tense of handcraft

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Recent Examples of handcrafted
Adjective
The seven-bedroom main house is joined by a two-bedroom guesthouse and staff quarters, while handcrafted tiles, custom finishes, and expansive terraces reflect Smith’s colorful take on Mediterranean design. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 July 2026 Spindle bed frames are making a comeback, and Serena & Lily’s Cornwall silhouette is noteworthy for its handcrafted bobbin detailing and unexpected four-poster silhouette. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026 They're envisioned by architect Charles Zana, and radiate understated elegance through the use of natural materials such as terra-cotta tiles, linen fabrics, and handcrafted ceramics that create an inviting atmosphere. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 Produced by Milos-Films and shot at Hélium Films’ studios in Switzerland’s Lausanne, the short follows three handcrafted monkeys who transform a cold animation studio into a vibrant jungle through creativity, collaboration and resourcefulness. Jd Linville, Variety, 27 June 2026 In addition to their handcrafted coffee and coffee flavors – that brew assorted hot or iced lattes, cappuccinos and Americanos – the couple plan to package their tea leaves in tea bags and offer smoothies and lemonade at the Ramona location. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2026 Built between 1939 and 1942 by cabinetmaker Joe Pellkofer, the intricate model was originally designed much like an elaborate train layout, complete with stores, homes, automobiles, streetlights and hundreds of handcrafted buildings. Daily News, 20 June 2026 The handcrafted Baked Collection features intense pigments whipped into a decadent cream, then baked on terracotta tiles into a powder to ripen color vibrancy -- a feast for eyes, cheeks, lips, and face in vibrant, weightless colors with all-day wear. ABC News, 16 June 2026 Cryo Dirty Martini with a Caviar Bump At Caspian’s Cocktails & Caviar at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, cocktails and caviar take center stage, with playful, indulgent caviar bites and creative, handcrafted cocktails made for sipping. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handcrafted
Adjective
  • Also on the menu are seasoned Cajun fries and homemade sauces, including options like runner, comeback and Buffalo.
    Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • Breakfast is served here each morning, with two chefs whipping up whatever style of eggs your heart desires and a seemingly endless buffet including homemade pastries, fresh fruit, and local cheeses.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • According to Micron President and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra, the company’s first high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production wafer, the advanced memory technology that powers AI processors, was manufactured at its Hiroshima facility.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
  • Cars like the Polestar 2, 4, and the new Polestar 5 are all manufactured in China, which means none of them can be sold in the USA.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Adjective
  • To go with the vibe of the handmade art, the couple decided on small rotating flavors of coffee and matcha.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
  • Samuel Chatto shared a glimpse of the handmade jewel after popping the question to his girlfriend, Eleanor Ekserdjian.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • The house was built during the city’s first development boom in the early 1920s, when buildings like the Freedom Tower, the Biltmore Hotel and the Olympia Theater were constructed.
    Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Iran’s ballistic missile program is built not only around the weapons themselves, but also around keeping them operational after an enemy attack.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Plans show the former Cathedral High building being fashioned into a bar, dining and meeting space.
    Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 9 July 2026
  • Qeelin’s Wulu jewelry collection — fashioned in the shape of auspicious bottle gourds — supposedly brings good family fortune, while Vivienne Westwood’s orb necklaces are thought to benefit your career.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Some are molded into corn on the cob, celery and rhubarb shapes.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • The Ojai audience, having been molded over the decades by the likes of Igor Stravinsky, Pierre Boulez, Michael Tilson Thomas, and Mitsuko Uchida, is not easily fazed.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • The mansion itself was originally constructed in 1640 to accommodate the overflow of guests to their hunting parties; the porticos on the eastern and westerly wings were once stable doors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
  • The cream-white two-seat coupe is only the fourth M6GT ever constructed and unsurprisingly its first public appearance is one of the star attractions of this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • In addition to Bridges, artists Lydia Kitto and J Lloyd produced the album.
    Brayden Garcia July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • This story was produced with financial support from supporters including The Green Family Foundation Trust and Ken O’Keefe, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

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“Handcrafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handcrafted. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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