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
Made from ultra-soft silk, this handmade quilt set is naturally temperature-regulating, gentle on skin, and impressively durable.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
The public is invited to shop from local vendors, who will be making handmade products such as jewelry, home decor and pieces of art.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Guests can also look forward to handmade pies and guest food pop-ups including Hot Grease and Flavio’s Taqueria.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
The vaulted living room’s fireplace is clad in handmade tile, and the kitchen includes three islands.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 6 Apr. 2026
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
The public is invited to shop from local vendors, who will be making handmade products such as jewelry, home decor and pieces of art.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Guests can also look forward to handmade pies and guest food pop-ups including Hot Grease and Flavio’s Taqueria.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
The vaulted living room’s fireplace is clad in handmade tile, and the kitchen includes three islands.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handmade
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Everything is homemade Tedla said a lot of people don’t realize that everything is made from scratch in Ethiopian cuisine.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The suspects charged with igniting homemade bombs outside Gracie Mansion last month were indicted Tuesday.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Not to mention, the plastic grapevine base and handcrafted fabric flowers give the wreath a full, realistic look that will brighten your door all season long.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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These are baskets, textiles, ceramics and other handcrafted items made by artisans who depend on fair trade partnerships for their livelihoods.—
Serena Sato,
Baltimore Sun,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Handmade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handmade. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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