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
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
The Postal Service said the imagery was chosen to reflect timeless holiday traditions, while showcasing a handcrafted, layered style.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Every Saturday morning, Railroad Park is the place to go for fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and great company.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Their handcrafted details, analog precision, and unapologetically bold designs are reminders of a time when permanence mattered.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
After Labor Day the country store features freshly made donuts, wine, fall decor and handcrafted items, and ready-to-bake apple pies.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Pairing beautifully with wood tones, handcrafted pieces, and layered textiles, the shade helps create interiors that feel lived-in and personal.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
The annual market, which is now in its 103rd year, gathers Indigenous artists across North America, all of whom come to sell and display their authentic, handcrafted works.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2025
So guests come in and can choose any of 26 prepared teas and combine them or can order its handcrafted coffee from the counter.
—Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Catalano recommends Annick Designs for artisanal jewelry and home goods, Troy Cloth & Paper for art prints, graphic tees, and stationery, and Ekologic for upcycled, handcrafted garments.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
The Postal Service said the imagery was chosen to reflect timeless holiday traditions, while showcasing a handcrafted, layered style.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Every Saturday morning, Railroad Park is the place to go for fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and great company.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Their handcrafted details, analog precision, and unapologetically bold designs are reminders of a time when permanence mattered.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
After Labor Day the country store features freshly made donuts, wine, fall decor and handcrafted items, and ready-to-bake apple pies.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Pairing beautifully with wood tones, handcrafted pieces, and layered textiles, the shade helps create interiors that feel lived-in and personal.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
The annual market, which is now in its 103rd year, gathers Indigenous artists across North America, all of whom come to sell and display their authentic, handcrafted works.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2025
So guests come in and can choose any of 26 prepared teas and combine them or can order its handcrafted coffee from the counter.
—Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handcrafted
Adjective
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Their coffee beans are roasted in-house and all drink syrups are homemade.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 2025
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Other tasty treats might include banana pudding or homemade candy.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For those who don't already know, quartz countertops are manufactured from ground quartz, resin, and pigment.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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The recall also includes approximately 1,469 Toyota Supra vehicles that are manufactured by the German luxury brand, NHTSA said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Plus, more than 100 vendors will be selling food, artwork, handmade goods and Oktoberfest novelty items.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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On Saturday and Sunday, downtown streets surrounding the convention center will house food and drink vendors, handmade goods sellers and live music in a street food festival accompanying the main festivities.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Indeed, this has been a long time coming for Floresca, who built a business as an eveningwear and bridal designer.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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Martínez zeroed in on the ruins of the large temple of Taposiris Magna, located in what’s now the town of Borg El Arab, despite the fact that there was no information about which deity the temple was for or who built it.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The upstairs — fashioned like a Tokyo-style listening room — will serve cylindrical-style hand rolls and small-plate comfort fare.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The 41 mm case is fashioned from a strong yet lightweight alloy called Gamma Titanium, as is the retractable telescopic crown.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The gulf between who Nelson really might be and how an aggregate of cultures—Colombian, American, capitalist, masculine—has molded him is the source of the play’s tragedy.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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How was his taste molded by his life experience?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The contestants come out wearing their final looks, and Michael Kors says that everyone’s collections were thoughtful and well-constructed, and then the judging begins.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Let’s bulldoze the obstacle course the insurance companies constructed and create federal guardrails to protect patients over needless denials.—
Dr. Nicholas Cozzi,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Seth MacFarlane produced the film while Akiva Schaffer of The Lonely Island directed.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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Today’s edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN’s Kimberly Richardson and Sarah Hutter.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Handcrafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handcrafted. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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