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
Highlights include authentic Greek cuisine, handmade pastries and traditional Greek coffee along with Greek wines and beer.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
References to nomads of the Kazakh steppe and local symbolism abound in the label, as seen in the heavy glass bottles recalling nomads’ flasks and decorated with handmade pendants in the form of old coins engraved with the emblem of each fragrance.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
This boho colorful bead choker brings natural stone into a handmade summer statement piece that layers beautifully.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Each chair was also adorned with a handmade fan to ward off the late afternoon heat, according to Italian media.
—CNN Money, 7 June 2026
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
References to nomads of the Kazakh steppe and local symbolism abound in the label, as seen in the heavy glass bottles recalling nomads’ flasks and decorated with handmade pendants in the form of old coins engraved with the emblem of each fragrance.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
This boho colorful bead choker brings natural stone into a handmade summer statement piece that layers beautifully.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Each chair was also adorned with a handmade fan to ward off the late afternoon heat, according to Italian media.
—CNN Money, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handmade
Adjective
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Find creative coffee drinks spiked with homemade syrups, pastries and breakfast burritos on the menu.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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Designed to deliver the warm, homemade cookie experience with minimal effort, the ready-to-bake dough comes pre-portioned in rounds and can be cooked in the oven or air fryer.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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Cryo Dirty Martini with a Caviar Bump At Caspian’s Cocktails & Caviar at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, cocktails and caviar take center stage, with playful, indulgent caviar bites and creative, handcrafted cocktails made for sipping.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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This on-sale ceramic piece has its own unique flair, as it is both handcrafted and hand-painted, meaning no two look just alike.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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“Handmade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handmade. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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