HANDCRAFT Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈhan(d)-ˌkraft

Definition of handcraft

as in craft

an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands we learned about traditional handcrafts like barrel-making and leather-working at the colonial history museum

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verb

as in to manufacture

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Noun

An introverted child, Ortiz grew up enjoying painting and handcrafts, as well as having an interest in engineering and how things are built. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026 The company handcrafts from 100 to 200 instruments each year. — Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026

Verb

My mom, an early hippie, worked at a leather shop, handcrafting sandals. — Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2026 With Roland-Garros underway, keep your eye out for the Coupe des Mousquetaires trophy, handcrafted by Mellerio’s silversmiths for more than 100 hours. — Air Mail, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for handcraft

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Noun

Kane, too, is encouraged by the number of artists who are respecting the craft of lyricism.

— Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 14 July 2026
Tom Cruise is known to be a student of film, the rare movie star who likes to speak at length about camera lenses and the crafts behind filmmaking.

— Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026

Definition of craft

Verb

The Biden administration later introduced export controls in 2022 to restrict China's ability to buy advanced computing chips and manufacture advanced semiconductors, citing national security risks.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Highline Warren manufactures and distributes aftermarket products for automotive maintenance.

— Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of manufacture

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This little free art gallery offers works of art for people to exchange.

— Mary Eber, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Now, though, the American team’s customary Round-of-16 exit, the Balogun fiasco and FIFA’s shady past recede as the overriding art of soccer/football/futbol at ts best takes over with a final four for the ages.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

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China’s energy resilience and its ability to quickly and cheaply produce goods for other nations have helped buffer some of the economic impact from the war in Iran.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
In addition to Bridges, artists Lydia Kitto and J Lloyd produced the album.

— Brayden Garcia July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Definition of produce

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The tariffs – whether threatened or implemented – sent shockwaves through the global economy, tested relationships with longstanding allies and pushed a handful of countries to strike trade deals with Washington to limit the damage.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Milton had a shaky first preseason with the Cowboys after being acquired in a trade last offseason, and he wasn’t called upon to play meaningful snaps in the regular season.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

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Roller coaster cars fashioned to resemble logs hold passengers who splash down at the bottom of the ride’s water slide.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado Updated July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Another sectional that’s really a loveseat fashioned with a detachable ottoman, the Deseo has a luxurious yet classic look that’s meant to resist the trendcycles.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026

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Rather than constructing reactors entirely on-site, Hadron plans to manufacture major reactor components in factories before transporting them for installation.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
All the action takes place in sets constructed specifically for the series as well as in the real outdoors, where the Ingalls family build a life—and a home—on land of the Osage people.

— Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026

Definition of construct

Verb

With a dedicated ad campaign fronted by Clint 419, the founder of steetwear brand Corteiz, and Italian actor Alessandro Borghi, the collection is comprised of about 18 looks spanning outerwear, overshirts, utility vests, jeans and carpenter denim pants.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
The drama is something that seems to be leaking from the very forms so elaborately carpentered to contain it.

— JESSE GREEN, New York Times, 8 June 2017

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