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
That’s some clear, concise handiwork for an 11-year-old.
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Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
In the Menil work, the central character is an artist brandishing a bouquet of colored pencils, surrounded by a seraphic tumble of monochrome extras that are her handiwork.
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Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
The renovations were well done, thanks to the handiwork of Italian architect Piero Lissoni.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Even the rough-shawn, interlocking siding bears his handiwork.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for handiwork
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
In the Menil work, the central character is an artist brandishing a bouquet of colored pencils, surrounded by a seraphic tumble of monochrome extras that are her handiwork.
—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
The renovations were well done, thanks to the handiwork of Italian architect Piero Lissoni.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Even the rough-shawn, interlocking siding bears his handiwork.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for handiwork
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handiwork
Noun
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Lee said the southwest will host major chip production clusters, drawing on abundant, underused power.
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These products are expected to begin ramping up production and profits in 2027-2028.
Noun
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The analyst sees scope for further penetration of this tool as advertisers using the product are increasing spending at nearly twice the rate of non-users.
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The maker of memory for computers has been a big winner this year, with its stock roughly quadrupling, because the AI boom has created a surge of demand for its products.
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Roth was placed on administrative leave but returned to work shortly afterward, according to the lawsuit.
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Considering flight attendants spend the majority of their week living out of a suitcase, their luggage has to be truly top-tier—capable of holding all of their work essentials, personal items, and more without missing a beat.
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But so have yields for other countries’ bonds as the world grapples with what the US-Israeli war with Iran means for inflation.
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Tokenized real-world assets have expanded from roughly $5 billion at the start of 2025 to over $30 billion by mid-2026, while on-chain private credit has continued offering yields of 8% to 12%, far above treasury rates.
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“Handiwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiwork. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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