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
Some come with matching pendant necklaces or bracelets; others are unique, handmade pieces.
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Lidia Maseres, Glamour, 3 June 2026
In reality, Curran says every display is handmade by artists at each individual location.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The high-tech was once handmade.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026
The first piece was handmade using 50 feet of wire, all twisted by hand, into a bracelet.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Lidia Maseres, Glamour, 3 June 2026
In reality, Curran says every display is handmade by artists at each individual location.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The high-tech was once handmade.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026
The first piece was handmade using 50 feet of wire, all twisted by hand, into a bracelet.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for handmade
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 7 Jun. 2026.
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