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
E-commerce has emerged as the most popular way to make extra cash, with people selling handmade goods, secondhand items and various digital products on sites like eBay, Etsy and Facebook Marketplace.
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 29 May 2026
With handmade goods to one-of-a-kind keepsakes, this year’s celebration is packed with ways to shop, support, and commemorate the occasion, according to the release.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The Harris Teeter guac was handmade, but did not indicate on the packaging whether it was made day of like The Fresh Market dip.
—Eva Flowe
may 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Burgers are handmade by Bill every day, Debbie Downes said.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 29 May 2026
With handmade goods to one-of-a-kind keepsakes, this year’s celebration is packed with ways to shop, support, and commemorate the occasion, according to the release.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The Harris Teeter guac was handmade, but did not indicate on the packaging whether it was made day of like The Fresh Market dip.
—Eva Flowe
may 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Burgers are handmade by Bill every day, Debbie Downes said.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handmade
Adjective
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Try using a homemade degreaser or a gentle kitchen cleaner for stuck-on grease.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Breakfasts are leisurely continental affairs, with homemade medialunas and fantastic cut fruit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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In the bridal world, crochet is back in the spotlight—recasting the traditional wedding dress as something romantic, handcrafted, and surprisingly contemporary.—
Laura Tortora,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Among the most famous and atmospheric street markets in the world, the souks are over 1,000 years old and house more than 3,000 stalls selling Moroccan carpets, spices, antiques, tagines and handcrafted goods of every kind.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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“Handmade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handmade. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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