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
Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Craft Cards Kit - Scratch Hearts What’s more heartfelt than a handcrafted Valentine’s Day card?
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
The photo albums—handcrafted binders assembled over the course of five decades—are crammed with small prints glued to card stock and annotated in Richards’s cursive script.
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
The resort’s own farm provides many of the ingredients for its three restaurants, offering fusion-forward menus and handcrafted cocktails.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
The dining room is bold yet romantic—handcrafted chandeliers, deep crimson upholstery, and a theatrical kitchen where plush seating and live music meets fine dining.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
The 63 villas embrace indoor-outdoor living, with retractable roofs, open-air bathrooms, and handcrafted furnishings made from reclaimed materials.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
These master silversmiths turn out an upscale assortment of handcrafted belt buckles, jewelry and accessories that embody the Western heritage.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
In 2025, Golden Goose, the Italian luxury brand known for its handcrafted, distressed sneakers, was at a turning point.
—Harvard Business Review, 20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Guests can also choose from a range of handcrafted options, including a Watermelon Margarita made with Lunazul Tequila and fresh lime, a Skinny Margarita with Corazón Blanco Tequila and a Tajín rim, and the Passion-Rita featuring Astral Blanco Tequila and passion fruit.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Craft Cards Kit - Scratch Hearts What’s more heartfelt than a handcrafted Valentine’s Day card?
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
The photo albums—handcrafted binders assembled over the course of five decades—are crammed with small prints glued to card stock and annotated in Richards’s cursive script.
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
The resort’s own farm provides many of the ingredients for its three restaurants, offering fusion-forward menus and handcrafted cocktails.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
The dining room is bold yet romantic—handcrafted chandeliers, deep crimson upholstery, and a theatrical kitchen where plush seating and live music meets fine dining.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
The 63 villas embrace indoor-outdoor living, with retractable roofs, open-air bathrooms, and handcrafted furnishings made from reclaimed materials.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
These master silversmiths turn out an upscale assortment of handcrafted belt buckles, jewelry and accessories that embody the Western heritage.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
In 2025, Golden Goose, the Italian luxury brand known for its handcrafted, distressed sneakers, was at a turning point.
—Harvard Business Review, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handcrafted
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According to Cuba’s version, authorities seized assault rifles, handguns, homemade explosive devices — including Molotov cocktails — bulletproof vests, telescopic sights and camouflage uniforms from the vessel.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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There are turkey-Caesar wraps and burrata-avocado toast, homemade chocolate-chip cookies and baklava, and one strange thing that everyone seems to order – a Korean Cream Cheese Bun that went viral after a food influencer blew it up online.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The system is engineered from the start to be manufactured quickly and in significant numbers, rather than as a limited batch of high-end prototypes.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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The most compelling moments were manufactured emotional appeals featuring military personnel, flood survivors, and families of crime victims affected by undocumented immigration, yet these were designed as distractions from concerning policy priorities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The exhibition also features video stories from leaders in frog breeding, a frog sculpture, hundreds of feet of faux bark made from recycled cardboard, and other handmade decorations.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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As Amazon’s e-commerce empire was just starting to take off in the early 2000s, Etsy emerged as a novel alternative where shoppers could find unique handmade goods.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The structure, which was built as a post office in 1937, now bursts with vibrant wallpapers, velvet furniture, and distinctive decor.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Although the jacket looks like a simple puffer, it is built to last in harsh conditions.—
Outside,
Outside,
28 Feb. 2026
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Backstage at Proenza Schouler, hairstylist Holly Smith fashioned a sleek version of the quiet ponytail for Rachel Scott’s first collection during New York Fashion Week.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Wade, who got the statue first, was drafted by Riley, who also traded for Alonzo Mourning, hired future Hall of Fame coach Erik Spoelstra, fashioned the Big 3 era with LeBron James and Chris Bosh joining Wade, and later signed Jimmy Butler.—
Greg Cote
February 25,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Some people might be born with higher-quality clay than others, but it can nevertheless be molded throughout life to build and nurture neural pathways.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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Inside, the rooms look molded out of adobe, and murals tell the story of Noah and his animals but also, for some reason, Greek myths.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Our very own Karissa Waddick talked to Ricker about the time capsule and how all 50 states will contribute to it, where it will be placed and how it'll be constructed to keep its contents safe for a quarter-millennium.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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That building was constructed in 1986, which was before Hurricane Andrew struck and subsequently spurred stricter building codes.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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Those restrictions likely ended once he was deposed, meaning that commercial kilns produced many more ceramics featuring this motif, much of which was exported, Flecker said.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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According to the lottery, only 28 out of the 45 participating states have produced a jackpot winner.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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