as in homemade
created by a hand process rather than by a machine
ordered handwrought andirons for the fireplace in their restored 18th-century saltbox
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Recent Examples of handwrought
The magic that Brian and Charles taps into is handwrought and underplayed, with Archer letting the weird details cast a low-key glow.
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Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 June 2022
Van Cleef & Arpels, for example, created a series of handwrought cuffs in gold that were favored by Jackie Onassis.
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Jill Newman,
Town & Country,
16 June 2021
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 June 2022
Van Cleef & Arpels, for example, created a series of handwrought cuffs in gold that were favored by Jackie Onassis.
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Jill Newman,
Town & Country,
16 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handwrought
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The pop-up prides itself on gourmet, 100% beef hot dogs topped with homemade sauces and organic ingredients.
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It’s made with their original michela mix, then topped with Doritos or Mexican chips that are arranged sort of like a basket to hold the mound of homemade ceviche that tops the entire thing.
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Across clothing, objects, and images, my work consistently explores the traditions of travel and the quiet power of handmade things.
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On Wednesday evenings, the plaza fills with stalls grilling citrusy and spicy chicken kelaguen with red rice alongside vendors selling handmade crafts.
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Built between 1939 and 1942 by cabinetmaker Joe Pellkofer, the intricate model was originally designed much like an elaborate train layout, complete with stores, homes, automobiles, streetlights and hundreds of handcrafted buildings.
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The handcrafted Baked Collection features intense pigments whipped into a decadent cream, then baked on terracotta tiles into a powder to ripen color vibrancy -- a feast for eyes, cheeks, lips, and face in vibrant, weightless colors with all-day wear.
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“Handwrought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handwrought. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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