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
Hollywood used to be and can still be a very handmade item.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 14 May 2026
The collection, belonging to Cyndi Wear, Ramona Woman’s Club Director of Hostesses and coordinator of the event, included both handmade and vintage pieces from her personal wardrobe, spanning from the early 1900s to current trends.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Anaí Tepozteco, a co-founder of the group, mingles and every now and then looks at the handmade donation tracker.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 13 May 2026
Storico Fresco Alimentari's excellent handmade pastas bolster classic dishes like tagliatelle alla bolognese.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 14 May 2026
The collection, belonging to Cyndi Wear, Ramona Woman’s Club Director of Hostesses and coordinator of the event, included both handmade and vintage pieces from her personal wardrobe, spanning from the early 1900s to current trends.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Anaí Tepozteco, a co-founder of the group, mingles and every now and then looks at the handmade donation tracker.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 13 May 2026
Storico Fresco Alimentari's excellent handmade pastas bolster classic dishes like tagliatelle alla bolognese.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handmade
Adjective
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There’s Greek coffee, creamy yogurt, homemade seedy granola, fresh orange juice, and eggs scrambled with tomato or fried with Greek sausage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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That’s why more households are turning to homemade laundry detergent.—
Ryan Brennan
May 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Catalano recommends Annick Designs for artisanal jewelry and home goods, Troy Cloth & Paper for art prints, graphic tees, and stationery, and Ekologic for upcycled, handcrafted garments.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 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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“Handmade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handmade. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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