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
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Carter Amelia Davis, United States, 2025 A woman embarks on a road trip to deliver her creamy homemade sports drink to a mysterious online buyer.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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Puck expects the kitchen to churn out some 600 homemade pizzas, 3,000 artichoke agnolotti, and 2,000 mini chocolate Oscars, among tens of thousands of individual servings.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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Flowers placed by community members throughout the week wrapped around the front entrance, along with candles, photos and handmade markers commemorating the three people who died following the attack.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Rooms and suites here are decked out with handmade California King beds, hardwood floors, and comfy armchairs in statement prints.—
Tim Chester,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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Designed to be a Miami neighborhood hangout, The Triangle offers handcrafted cocktails, casual bites, music, and lawn games in a relaxed outdoor setting with lots of seating.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Guests can also choose from a range of handcrafted options, including a Watermelon Margarita made with Lunazul Tequila and fresh lime, a Skinny Margarita with Corazón Blanco Tequila and a Tajín rim, and the Passion-Rita featuring Astral Blanco Tequila and passion fruit.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Handwrought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handwrought. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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