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
The executive charged his design team with creating the capacious, handcrafted leather carryall that would bear her name, and the first prototype was completed later that year. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Iuriichuk’s favorite element of the design is the large, ten-foot sculptural mirrors that seem to emerge from the walls, finished in handcrafted plaster. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 At Ballen, designers Ricardo Ballen and Carina Ospina create handcrafted bags using materials sourced from Colombia’s and the region’s biodiverse landscapes. — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 Ballet styles, including the ballet sneaker silhouette, took center stage, as did sandals, which had 3D flowers in suede and calfskin, raw-cut finishes and handcrafted details. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 The 10 best sale finds to shop now include a throw blanket reminiscent of your favorite vintage sweater, a handcrafted vase that looks like an antiquing find, and more — with discounts up to 82 percent off. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 What’s Trending at TIFF The films on this year’s festival circuit are focusing on human connectivity and handcrafted art. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026 And the handcrafted, surreal warmth of Henson’s puppets and Muppets is a useful touchpoint when thinking about what the future of robots, literally, can look like. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026 Perched above the custom triple clamps are narrow ape-hanger handlebars flanked by a classic square headlight and a handcrafted cowl that accentuates the bike's narrow silhouette. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handcrafted
Adjective
  • Marlee Crave served a summer dish at Fiddlehead Kitchen made from her husband's tomatoes and greens, her homemade sourdough bread and her family's cheese.
    — Derek James, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • What these homemade digital passes cannot replace There is an important limit here.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Tesla still needs to prove the Roadster can be manufactured reliably and meet applicable regulations.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The 12-foot-tall, 18-foot-long whale head was manufactured by StudioArt & Technology.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The family has also worked with circuses and collected unusual handmade costumes over the years.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026
  • During the Christkindl Market, taking place from December 4 to 6, mini chalets line the streets downtown, selling a selection of Christmas decorations and all kinds of handmade goods.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The two built the models that modern central banks use to stabilize the economy, shifting macro policymakers’ focus from big economic variables like inflation and unemployment to the actual decisions of individuals.
    — Dario Marino, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The organization built a political presence in Texas with lobbying and legislative testimony as the state pushed back on transgender ideology in recent years.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Among several sauces on the side, home in on senafich, a classic, sinus-sizzling Ethiopian condiment fashioned from mustard seeds.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
  • While pieces fashioned from metal, including brass and iron, are an obvious choice, the motif can also take shape in bright colors, swirling abstract glass, or more vampy furniture–see, House of Hackney’s black velvet chair.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The ensemble was crafted with a strapless statement breastplate that molded to Taylor’s frame.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Actress Samantha Morton, who played Circe, molded the men into pigs using animatronics and other effects.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Consider a few clues in today’s crossword, constructed by Adam Shapiro.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Sheerazie, lead gardener at Pasadena’s Arlington Garden, has studied permaculture and designed and constructed a number of swales at the garden and elsewhere.
    — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Those changes seem to be linked to metabolic shifts, among them reductions in the load of glucose, the body’s standard fuel, which is produced mostly from carbohydrates.
    — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • For context, burning fossil fuels produced about 38 billion tons in 2025.
    — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026

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“Handcrafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handcrafted. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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