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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Recent Examples of handcraft
Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Linoto handcrafts all their offerings in upstate New York with high-quality Italian and Belgian linen—their sheets have made our list of the best linen bedding for years.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
It is shaped like a miniature version of the presidential residence and was designed by Executive Residence staff before being handcrafted by a Virginia artisan.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The sheer richness of the fashion, meanwhile, compels viewers to step up closely to admire the artistry of the stitches and richness of the embroideries, and that’s precisely the point, because ultimately this is a celebration of the art of Italian handcraft.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Linoto handcrafts all their offerings in upstate New York with high-quality Italian and Belgian linen—their sheets have made our list of the best linen bedding for years.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Your guide will take you step-by-step through the process by which Meier artisans handcraft eco-friendly wood skis and snowboards.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
It is shaped like a miniature version of the presidential residence and was designed by Executive Residence staff before being handcrafted by a Virginia artisan.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handcraft
Noun
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Factory production moved work out of skilled, relatively autonomous craft systems and into centralized regimes of supervision, discipline, and timing.—
Christopher Marquis,
Time,
30 May 2026
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Hang out at the library for an evening of games, music, snacks and a craft to tie-dye a tote bag.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Alex Call and Santiago Espinal manufactured an early lead and Mookie Betts finished with three hits.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The gleaming Art Deco grand dame has anchored downtown since the 1930s after being manufactured in New Jersey and shipped to Minnesota by rail.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The lobby is full of installations and furniture that double as art, like a floor-to-ceiling digital art display and antique tables encased within modern glass tables.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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In his gorgeous and arresting debut, Nick Martino hurtles through a variety of forms—from sonnets to visual poems to works of visual art—to vividly portray and reflect on a teenager’s world during and after the speaker’s parents’ divorce and his father’s incarceration.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The second highest waste generator that year, Tesla’s plant in Fremont, produced 115,136 pounds of MMA waste, by comparison, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Keeping with the old school vibe, the band pulled in old friends Joe Gittleman (The Mighty Mighty Bosstones) and Matt Appleton (Reel Big Fish) to produce.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Everything was building over the past two years, from the historic in-season overhaul two seasons ago to the high-profile additions ahead of the March trade deadline, towards a championship run this spring.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Then to add insult to injury, Harrison — one of the players acquired in last summer’s Rafael Devers trade — has broken out as a potential Cy Young Award contender in Milwaukee.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Pawlikowski proceeded to re-imagine the event as a five-day road trip, and was assisted by Henk Handloegten to fashion a very personal and largely fictional story.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Competing against Paula Badosa of Spain during Day Two of the 2025 French Open, Osaka added a playful touch to her game-ready hairdo with hot pink extensions fashioned in the shape of flower heads.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The Sagamore was reduced to ashes twice before its final form was constructed in the 1920s (hopefully the third time’s a charm).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Lore has it that Shuffletown Grill’s building was constructed by the Rozzelle family, who settled in the area in the 1780s and operated the ferry that Rozzelle’s Ferry Road was named after.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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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
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Noma’s dining room, by contrast, is meticulously carpentered together, from the peaked ceiling to the bare floor, out of sanded oak and Douglas fir.—
PETE WELLS,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2018
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“Handcraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handcraft. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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