as in craft
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands volunteers demonstrating early American handicrafts, such as blacksmithing, glassblowing, and weaving

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Recent Examples of handicraft Sheer fabrics and handicraft detailing abound in the most recent collections from Chloé, Valentino, Fendi, and Armani, which went heavy on beading and embroidery. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024 The markets also offer handicrafts, ornaments, holiday decor, games and activities along with stalls of artisans like glassblowers, artists and potters. Roger Sands, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 At a couple of dozen stations, operators leaned over tabletops, engaged in various kinds of handicraft. James Somers, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024 The gift shop will highlight handicrafts and art by local artists and artisans. Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for handicraft 
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Noun
  • The Market at The Bazaar will also host local artisans on sea days to present their crafts and share their knowledge with passengers.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Their craft was developed through a legacy of autodidactic learning.
    Nia Shumake, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Seeing the decline of Western civilization in the trash art of movies is why The Day of the Locust was seriously considered the greatest of all Hollywood novels.
    Armond White, National Review, 31 Jan. 2025
  • At first, Thatcher bristled at the comparisons, but quickly bonded with Lewis over art and realized there was a kindred energy between them.
    William Earl, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Fed officials have likely already begun to consider potential changes in trade policy when determining their outlook for the economy.
    Bryan Mena, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025

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“Handicraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicraft. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.

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