as in production
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
proud of his handiwork, he was certain that the birdhouse would win first place in its category
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Recent Examples of handiwork
There is a sense of awe the artist has created with its level of detail and the intricacy through the handiwork, the thousands of beads and the time commitment in creating each piece.
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
Refinishing Furniture If meticulous handiwork hobbies aren’t your thing, perhaps refinishing furniture will be more up your alley.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
Eventually also rock ‘n’ roll, which to a ballroom-dancing fan seems the devil’s own handiwork.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
But again, that kind of handiwork isn’t for everyone.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2025
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
Refinishing Furniture If meticulous handiwork hobbies aren’t your thing, perhaps refinishing furniture will be more up your alley.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
Eventually also rock ‘n’ roll, which to a ballroom-dancing fan seems the devil’s own handiwork.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
But again, that kind of handiwork isn’t for everyone.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for handiwork
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handiwork
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The upside to shooting in Ireland versus other places including Georgia is that a feature production doesn’t have to fight to obtain the credit after the picture is locked.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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This would all happen even if the Reconciliation bill increases U.S. oil and gas production and fossil fuel prices decline.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Of the products in the study that contained formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, nearly half of all skincare products and 58% of hair products contained one called DMDM hydantoin—sometimes listed on product ingredient lists as Glydant.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
17 May 2025
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Vargas spent roughly $169,000 on designer products, made 147 payments to her business, Bodela, LLC, totaling around $800,000 and paid her employees with the Cardones’ funds, police said, per the outlet.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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After his ordination, Prevost went to work as a missionary Peru.—
May 8,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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His pastoral work and multicultural background resonated with Pope Francis, who brought Prevost to the Vatican in 2023.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The purple fruit notes encapsulate the tartness of the skin and the yield of the flesh.—
Osayi Endolyn,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2025
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For instance, a 4 percent return taxed at 22 percent yields just 3.12 percent, whereas the same return in a USA would remain at 4 percent.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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“Handiwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiwork. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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