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
Across clothing, objects, and images, my work consistently explores the traditions of travel and the quiet power of handmade things.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
After all, most of us just want a peaceful day sans responsibilities, handmade cards from our littles, and quality time together.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
The Greenwich The Greenwich, located in the heart of RiNo, serves fresh takes on New York-style Italian cuisine—handmade pastas (in generous portions), sourdough pizzas, and shareable plates.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
The effort is what makes a handmade gift feel expensive — not the price tag.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
After all, most of us just want a peaceful day sans responsibilities, handmade cards from our littles, and quality time together.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
The Greenwich The Greenwich, located in the heart of RiNo, serves fresh takes on New York-style Italian cuisine—handmade pastas (in generous portions), sourdough pizzas, and shareable plates.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
The effort is what makes a handmade gift feel expensive — not the price tag.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handmade
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The song, which Diamond wrote with Alan and Marilyn Bergman, laments the cooling of a romance in language as direct as the music is florid; the recording, as the story goes, came in response to a homemade edit by a radio programmer eager to hear the two stars sing together.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Wherever that pan of homemade party potatoes is sitting.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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This party theme is a way for your guests to share their favorite crafts and recipes with the rest of the group, and at the end of the gathering, everyone will leave with a basket full of handcrafted goodies from friends or family.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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Before or after dinner, stop by Hen House Cocktail & Wine Bar for handcrafted cocktails in a stylish speakeasy setting.—
Karon Warren,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Handmade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handmade. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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