as in crafts
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 handcrafts
Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Founded by master independent Rexhep Rexhepi, the Swiss atelier handcrafts fewer than 30 watches a year—most, if not all, of which are fitted with complex mechanical complications.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 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
These nation-wide country-goes-city celebrations of agricultural bounty, mechanical innovations and skilled handcrafts have been drawing crowds since the first fair was held in upstate New York in 1841.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The luxury boot brand uses real leather and handcrafts every pair of boots.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
Don’t be surprised if you’re lured into boutiques purveying exclusive fashions, vintage jewelry, handcrafts, décor, artisanal foods, and art.
—Kelsy Chauvin, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 May 2025
Noun
An introverted child, Ortiz grew up enjoying painting and handcrafts, as well as having an interest in engineering and how things are built.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Founded by master independent Rexhep Rexhepi, the Swiss atelier handcrafts fewer than 30 watches a year—most, if not all, of which are fitted with complex mechanical complications.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 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
These nation-wide country-goes-city celebrations of agricultural bounty, mechanical innovations and skilled handcrafts have been drawing crowds since the first fair was held in upstate New York in 1841.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The luxury boot brand uses real leather and handcrafts every pair of boots.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
Don’t be surprised if you’re lured into boutiques purveying exclusive fashions, vintage jewelry, handcrafts, décor, artisanal foods, and art.
—Kelsy Chauvin, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handcrafts
Noun
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Nick Baird, the Park District’s director of recreation, was among the staff members assisting at program tables, which offered crafts and education.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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The 15-year-old enjoys crafts, as well as staying active through sports like softball, volleyball and track.—
The Star
May 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Davis owns and runs Cambria, a private Minnesota company that manufactures the quartz used for kitchen and bathroom countertops.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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TransPak, by the way, manufactures custom shipping packaging, including crates.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Bartholomew Street — in recent years considered the spine of an arts and innovation district — leads to the successful Parkville Market and Real Art Ways, the contemporary arts center now in the midst of a $24 million expansion.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Experts cautioned, however, that the study does not prove arts engagement directly slows aging.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The director pieces the film together in elliptical fashion.—
Kambole Campbell,
IndieWire,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Other textures considered, Dulude-De Celles also fashions a film about exile and estrangement and sacrificing one’s identity in pursuit of self-preservation, about what a place can do to people.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
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The collision of genres fashions a delicate niche, but Planet X’s most striking moments are its most deconstructed.—
Pete Tosiello,
Pitchfork,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Students are taught that money is a great advance over a system of barter and that a world of money produces exactly the same outcomes as a world of barter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Mandy Summers also exec produces.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The heat of your hands molds it into shape, and a quick rinse with cold soapy water resets it.—
Jamie Thilman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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To make them, Espiricueta renders leftover brisket fat in the oven overnight, strains the liquid, steeps it with shallots, garlic, and herbs, and molds the mixture into votives.—
Patricia Kaowthumrong,
Denver Post,
2 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Along with screenwriter Ed Solomon, Soderbergh also constructs the ideal showcase for two separate generations of British actors to cook.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Boring Company constructs tunnel trafficways for cars and pedestrians.—
Neal Franklin,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Handcrafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handcrafts. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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