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
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 There’s also a bread oven, which will be used to make handcrafted pizzas, flatbreads, and manakeesh, in an homage to Dubai. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 June 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 This on-sale ceramic piece has its own unique flair, as it is both handcrafted and hand-painted, meaning no two look just alike. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handcrafted
Adjective
  • Just make sure there's plenty of homemade tartar sauce for dipping.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • The sheriff’s office told the San Francisco Chronicle that the item that exploded was believed to be a homemade firework.
    Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 8 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
  • Meanwhile, antique and ceramic vessels by Mexican artist Perla Valtierra and handmade tiles from both Mexico and Morocco round out the details.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
  • Sheri Utain from South Philadelphia stood next to one of the walls of the President’s House where some original panels were next to handmade signs.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Wait, so there is a room built for people not in a couple to share it.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 July 2026
  • Cursor, which will be acquired by Elon Musk's SpaceX for $60 billion, built its Composer 2 model using Chinese AI model Kimi, which was developed by Moonshot AI.
    Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 8 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
  • The Candy documentary, directed by Colin Hanks and executive produced by Ryan Reynolds, earned five nominations, including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 July 2026
  • Sofia Coppola, Lorenzo Mieli, Mario Gianani, Rachel Dengiz, and Youree Henley produced the documentary.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

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“Handcrafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handcrafted. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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