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 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 Designed to showcase local businesses and artisans, the festival will feature a diverse vendor market with a wide selection of handcrafted and specialty products, the release said. — Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Now, shop up to 60% off during Crate & Barrel's Labor Day Sale, including up to 60% off entertaining, decor, bedding, and handcrafted rugs, plus up to 40% off bestselling furniture. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 At Goodyear Bar, early-morning offerings will include handcrafted coffee and espresso from Night Swim Coffee, according to the release. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026 Stock Your Kitchen at Three Oaks Farmers Market Vendors at Three Oaks Farmers Market sell orchard‑fresh fruit, farm vegetables, baked goods, small‑batch food products, and handcrafted goods. — Amy Bizzarri, Midwest Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handcrafted
Adjective
  • Beyond pints of Guinness, customers can expect homemade Neapolitan pizzas and other bites.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
  • This type of maritime migration is different from the once-common arrivals of rafts and other homemade vessels that Cubans are known to use to escape their homeland, and the overloaded freighters and sailboats used by people fleeing Haiti.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Carolina special teams also manufactured the team’s only takeaway.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The collection was manufactured in the United States, marking the first time Wrangler has produced a collection domestically in more than 20 years.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The Sheraton Belitung is built with handmade clay bricks and renggadai wood, and uses rainwater and solar energy.
    — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Even her handmade orchid bag charm has piercings that feel true to the time.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • From daily city commutes to weekend riding, Ausom products are built to provide reliable, efficient alternative transportation.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Which plants remain open, which plants get built and whether new plants include pollution control equipment at the outset will affect Americans’ electricity bills.
    — Akshaya Jha, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The set comprises a carafe and four cups, each fashioned with a distinct silhouette — curved or rectilinear and juxtaposed with primary colored resin base.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Moon fashioned the first lines of the song’s melody around portions of the core riff, ending that opening line with four notes of tension and release.
    — Tom Roland, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Young minds are getting molded right there in the stadium, and on that field.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Rogow has assembled a solid cast, molded to his vision, to close out Island City’s 14th season.
    — Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Within two years, an ingenious tunnel complex was constructed, with arched ceilings and thick walls, and zigzag subterranean pathways to better absorb bomb blasts.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • And unlike other utensils with plastic or silicone handles, each tool is constructed entirely from stainless steel with an ergonomic grip.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Hawaii residents are still recovering from Hurricane Lala, which produced heavy rain and winds strong enough to sweep about 100 homes off their foundations on the Big Island.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Suppressing this same pathway produced the opposite result, limiting the ability to switch behavior, driving longer bouts of the repetitive behavior, as per the release.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Handcrafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handcrafted. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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