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 And for those dedicated fans who want even more, Bimota also built a seriously exclusive run of just five Elite variants, completely handmade by the WorldSBK racing team. — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026 Perea and his crew make handmade tortillas and quesadillas for the event. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 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 Nobody else had a body of work that large in which every frame was handmade. — Jimmy Chin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handmade

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Room service is available around the clock, and breakfast is included in the room rate; expect traditional dishes like eggs Benedict, as well as decadent homemade pastries.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
As flu season approaches, TikTokers are spreading a homemade elixir to supposedly boost the immune system that experts warn could in fact cause the fatal disease botulism.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 28 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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