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.
—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.
—Jill Newman, Town & Country, 16 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handwrought
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
Adjective
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Much like Hermès, Laurent-Perrier eschews manufacturing efficiencies in favor of painstakingly handmade quality and slow luxury, where patience is part of the product itself.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The family-run business had sold handmade Oriental and Persian rugs since 1979.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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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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In the bridal world, crochet is back in the spotlight—recasting the traditional wedding dress as something romantic, handcrafted, and surprisingly contemporary.—
Laura Tortora,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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“Handwrought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handwrought. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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