as in homemade
created by a hand process rather than by a machine
received a handmade sweater at the baby shower
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Recent Examples of handmade
From sourdough starter to dough, everything is handmade from scratch.
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Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The brand’s bottles are handmade ceramic works of art, with special releases like this one often emblazoned with extra intricate designs.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
This sweet corner bookmark will save her future books from getting dog-eared while adding a sweet, handmade touch with her initial.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
Stay at Inn on Turner, where their breakfasts feature local cuisine and even their toiletries are handmade.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
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Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The brand’s bottles are handmade ceramic works of art, with special releases like this one often emblazoned with extra intricate designs.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
This sweet corner bookmark will save her future books from getting dog-eared while adding a sweet, handmade touch with her initial.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
Stay at Inn on Turner, where their breakfasts feature local cuisine and even their toiletries are handmade.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handmade
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Batches of fresh salsa, homemade chocolate bars, children’s clothes, candles and upcycled goods are now among the offerings at a new artisan craft market — and bakery storefront — in industrial Belmont.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Maman, a New York–founded artisanal chain that went viral earlier this year for its Salted Tahini Latte, uses salt in most of its homemade beverage syrups.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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The handcrafted accessory is made of colorful beads decorated with a dog, lock, flower, and more — all of which are seemingly personal details, according to Steenburgen’s caption.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The chain will also hold its annual Red Cup Day, when customers receive a collectible, reusable red holiday cup with the purchase of any handcrafted holiday beverage.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Handmade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handmade. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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