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
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.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Check out some of the handiwork from the aftermath of their win Thursday night over the Los Angeles Lakers.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The outcome of all this careful handiwork?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Even the rough-shawn, interlocking siding bears his handiwork.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Check out some of the handiwork from the aftermath of their win Thursday night over the Los Angeles Lakers.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The outcome of all this careful handiwork?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for handiwork
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handiwork
Noun
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Fans of the musical may also recognize some familiar pieces when the production arrives in Denver.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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In March 2026, Musk announced a plan to build the largest chip production facility in the world, in Texas.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Analysts see it as a step toward requiring AI developers to take greater accountability for their products.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The stubborn fire at the 500,000-square-foot food-product storage facility started on Wednesday.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Noun
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That leaves little time for work, which can pose an additional financial burden.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Republicans expanded work requirements for SNAP.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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If the two sides can’t find the middle ground on a contract, the Avs could hold their ground and see what an unpleasant arbitration process yields.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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On top of that, chive flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators that help boost yields of fruit-bearing plants such as tomatoes, squash, and pumpkins.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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“Handiwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiwork. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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