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
Here is a sample of their handiwork: These nameless leakers from the Pentagon want a military that’s woke, not lethal.
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 1 May 2025
But again, that kind of handiwork isn’t for everyone.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2025
While the home has modern comforts, including HVAC, the architect’s original handiwork is prevalent.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025
In the space, visitors can watch an in-store artisan demonstrate the handiwork behind making the bag and get up close and personal with the collection.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 1 May 2025
But again, that kind of handiwork isn’t for everyone.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2025
While the home has modern comforts, including HVAC, the architect’s original handiwork is prevalent.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025
In the space, visitors can watch an in-store artisan demonstrate the handiwork behind making the bag and get up close and personal with the collection.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for handiwork
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handiwork
Noun
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This is the strongest sucker and can be left as a secondary shoot for fruit production.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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However, voters weren’t enthusiastic about losing green tax credits, opposing the end of consumer credits for electric vehicle purchases, and business credits for wind, solar, and nuclear energy production.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Biel says her favorite person to drink wine with is her husband — and Timberlake offered input on the new product.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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The states had cited concerns with the restructuring at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the FDA's tobacco products center, the Office of Head Start and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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The agency ordered Gateway Energy Storage to conduct environmental monitoring whenever the company handles batteries; safely remove, package and dispose of all impacted battery packs; and submit detailed work plans and progress reports to the agency.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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The Cormac McCarthy Society have made PDFs of all the Spanish passages in McCarthy’s work available online.—
Rachel Ashcroft
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
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But yields rose slightly Friday afternoon after the Commerce Department reported the Fed’s preferred inflation metric ticked higher last month as concerns remain about how tariffs will fuel price growth.—
Greg McKenna,
Fortune,
29 June 2025
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The free cash flow yield is calculated by dividing the free cash flow by the stock price.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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“Handiwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiwork. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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