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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Everything is homemade Tedla said a lot of people don’t realize that everything is made from scratch in Ethiopian cuisine.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The suspects charged with igniting homemade bombs outside Gracie Mansion last month were indicted Tuesday.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Complete with a very convenient parking lot, Kristiana Perini’s year-old shop focuses on fresh, handmade pastas, flavorful sauces and other prepared dishes.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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The threads in the suit were handmade to be 10 times bigger than normal with oversized yarn.—
Niyaz Pirani,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Not to mention, the plastic grapevine base and handcrafted fabric flowers give the wreath a full, realistic look that will brighten your door all season long.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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These are baskets, textiles, ceramics and other handcrafted items made by artisans who depend on fair trade partnerships for their livelihoods.—
Serena Sato,
Baltimore Sun,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Handwrought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handwrought. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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