HANDCRAFTS Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

handcrafts 1 of 2

noun

plural of handcraft

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of handcraft

as in manufactures

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Recent Examples of handcrafts

Noun

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, 18 June 2026 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 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

When the Intifada began, the Union of Palestinian Artists took the position in the late 1980s to boycott Israeli art supplies and moved into an exploration of traditional Palestinian and village crafts.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
The half-century-old Covered Bridge Festival in October brings food vendors, crafts, and entertainment to Rockville and nearby towns.

— Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of crafts

Noun

There was more money in the arts, more respect for the arts and more arts coverage.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Orchestra leaders say the trips showcase Pittsburgh to audiences around the globe and reinforce the city's reputation as a world-class arts destination.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of arts

Verb

As Sullivan pieces those holdovers from the previous regime together with his first full free agency class in 2027 and a second draft class, the roster could really start to come together in another year.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026
Bieber poses in matching bras and underwear with little beyond the seamless background, straightforward lighting and the cotton pieces themselves in the frame.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 June 2026

Definition of pieces

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By contrast, Murphy fashions the moment into a statement on trauma, with Bret’s reflections about his youthful naïveté mirroring some of the language of the #MeToo movement.

— Leo Lasdun, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026
Huckleberry is a cozy little spot that fashions itself as a sea-to-plate and farm-to-table joint with a twist of Southern charm.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of fashions

Verb

The California facility was converted from a former joint venture automobile plant into Tesla’s primary early manufacturing hub and produces multiple models.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
Gemini creates a diagnostic quiz, identifies knowledge gaps, and produces shorter lessons around them.

— Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of produces

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Bitingly funny in its comedy and wistful in its drama, the film rests on the delicate performance of newcomer Verma, a diminutive, age-appropriate actor who molds Ilyas in captivating ways.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
As the air is extracted, the coffee grounds transition from a loose, flowing state into a rigid mass that molds itself around the object’s shape.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

Definition of molds

Verb

Before conscious reasoning has a chance to engage, the brain often constructs an elaborate threat narrative.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
However, environmental and geopolitical concerns remain high as China constructs a massive 60-gigawatt dam downstream in Medog County.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

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