as in crafts
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 handicrafts
Cruise highlights include scenic sailing through the Endicott Arm and around the Dawes Glacier, shopping for Indigenous handicrafts in Icy Strait Point, and chances to spot wildlife like humpback whales and bears.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Recently, the company also opened a handicrafts workshop in Herrnhut where people can make their own stars.
—Kirsten Grieshaber, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
The fair was staged by the International Institute of Milwaukee and represented more than 20 nations, along with the music, art, handicrafts, costumes and food of each country.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Walk less than 15 minutes from the train station to Coburg’s beautiful Christmas market, filled with handicrafts by Bavarian artisans.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025
Guest room configurations include multi-bedroom units with full kitchens and washer-dryers; the decor features a colorful blend of Mexican handicrafts.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Recently, the company also opened a handicrafts workshop in Herrnhut where people can make their own stars.
—Kirsten Grieshaber, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
The fair was staged by the International Institute of Milwaukee and represented more than 20 nations, along with the music, art, handicrafts, costumes and food of each country.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Walk less than 15 minutes from the train station to Coburg’s beautiful Christmas market, filled with handicrafts by Bavarian artisans.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025
Guest room configurations include multi-bedroom units with full kitchens and washer-dryers; the decor features a colorful blend of Mexican handicrafts.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handicrafts
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Get up close with chickens and rabbits, watch calves being born in the Moo-ternity Educational Exhibit in the Kubota Ag Zone, and visit the Ag-Ventureland Kids Area, which features crafts and activity stations.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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This can be a shelf or basket with crafts, puzzles, books, or practical life activities.—
Jose Bolanos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Northwest School of the Arts, which currently serves grades 6-12, will, instead, be a full-choice high school arts magnet program, serving grades 9-12.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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If nothing changes, the Hispanic arts industry in Arkansas could be threatened, both musicians agreed.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
12 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Handicrafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicrafts. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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