as in manual
made in the home and not in a factory, store, etc.
He makes a fantastic homemade bread.
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Recent Examples of homemade
As Luke Merren’s mother and aunt prepared ingredients for their homemade lasagna, the 35-year-old casually mispronounced the cheese’s name during a discussion.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Ramirez allegedly used a homemade weapon in the attack, which was recovered by a prison guard who came to the psychiatrist’s aid.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The sleep spray and homemade soaps that Armstrong makes.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Guests will have their pick of fresh homemade pastas and chicken dishes, as well as fish, veal and beef.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Ramirez allegedly used a homemade weapon in the attack, which was recovered by a prison guard who came to the psychiatrist’s aid.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The sleep spray and homemade soaps that Armstrong makes.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Guests will have their pick of fresh homemade pastas and chicken dishes, as well as fish, veal and beef.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homemade
Adjective
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These touches not only boost revenue but also reduce manual effort.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Shifting is through a four-speed or optional—and more robust—five-speed manual gearbox, or a three-speed automatic transmission, available from 1976.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As the homespun sounds of early-2000s indie rock became mall-soundtrack fare, tastemakers took a new interest in rap, R&B, pop, and electronic music.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
29 Aug. 2025
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Their brick-and-mortar restaurant, a blue storefront just a few blocks from their apartment, extends the inviting spirit of their more homespun days.—
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Homemade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homemade. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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