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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Yet there’s a relaxed comfort to dinner in the airy concrete-floored loft, starting with the Taiwanese sausage that arrives as an early bite, wedged into homemade brioche like a tiny hot dog and plucked up between two fingers.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Whistling Pie is a homemade album of acoustic ballads, inspired by his hero, the late British folk guitarist Bert Jansch.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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This arts and crafts festival features more than 300 vendors selling finest handmade goods and apple goodies.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The green and cream result doesn’t drive anything like the 1956 Silver Cloud I it’s based on, but it’s filled with handmade customizations the original builders would surely be proud of.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Postal Service said the imagery was chosen to reflect timeless holiday traditions, while showcasing a handcrafted, layered style.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The rooftop bars, Vertigo and Vertigo TOO, deliver a 360-degree panorama over the entire city, which guests can enjoy along with handcrafted cocktails and snacks.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Handwrought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handwrought. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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