HANDMADE Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

handmade

adjective

ˈhan(d)-ˈmād

Definition of handmade

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 Additional noteworthy details in the home include the massive fireplace in their living room, which is handmade out of Muskoka rock. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 Bright, contemporary interiors provide the backdrop for handmade pasta, excellent pizzas and generous Italian classics. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026 Nobody else had a body of work that large in which every frame was handmade. — Jimmy Chin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 Each is handmade, so slight variations only add to the charm. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handmade

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Beyond pints of Guinness, customers can expect homemade Neapolitan pizzas and other bites.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
This type of maritime migration is different from the once-common arrivals of rafts and other homemade vessels that Cubans are known to use to escape their homeland, and the overloaded freighters and sailboats used by people fleeing Haiti.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of homemade

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The 10 best sale finds to shop now include a throw blanket reminiscent of your favorite vintage sweater, a handcrafted vase that looks like an antiquing find, and more — with discounts up to 82 percent off.

— Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
What’s Trending at TIFF The films on this year’s festival circuit are focusing on human connectivity and handcrafted art.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

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