HANDCRAFT Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈhan(d)-ˌkraft

Definition of handcraft

as in craft

an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands we learned about traditional handcrafts like barrel-making and leather-working at the colonial history museum

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verb

as in to manufacture

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Noun

Recognized as the official state handcraft of South Carolina since 2006, this coastal art form has endured for over 300 years and remains a cornerstone of the Gullah. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026 These nation-wide country-goes-city celebrations of agricultural bounty, mechanical innovations and skilled handcrafts have been drawing crowds since the first fair was held in upstate New York in 1841. — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

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With Roland-Garros underway, keep your eye out for the Coupe des Mousquetaires trophy, handcrafted by Mellerio’s silversmiths for more than 100 hours. — Air Mail, 23 May 2026 The ultimate blend of luxury and artisan craftsmanship, this elegant quilt is handcrafted in India and features 100% cotton velvet, with a soft, vintage finish and box stitching for subtle texture. — Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for handcraft

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Noun

Explore unique crafts, goods and gifts from over 15 local vendors.

— Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
American sparkling wine has come a long way in a very short period of time with winemakers crafting award-winning world class expressions that rival those with centuries of winemaking craft.

— Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of craft

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Their solution targets embodied carbon, the emissions baked into the hardware before it is ever switched on, encompassing all the energy and process gases consumed in manufacturing it.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026
Devastating Pyrotechnics had no state license to manufacture or process fireworks, according to previous reporting by The Sacramento Bee.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of manufacture

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Loyalty may be a lost art in some workplaces, but that doesn’t mean it’s lost its value.

— Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 7 July 2026
At one point, Weist describes uncovering that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani maintained a fine-art photography practice while simultaneously waging a highly public censorship battle against the Brooklyn Museum.

— Rhoda Feng, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of art

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During an earnings call in May, Chief Executive Brian Chesky said AI now writes nearly 60% of new code, produced by the company’s engineers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
For decades, oceans have acted as the planet’s main heat sink, absorbing 90% of the excess heat produced by humans burning fossil fuels.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 1 July 2026

Definition of produce

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Despite the widespread support in the Assembly, the bill faced a wide array of opposition that included trade groups for large social media companies, organizations that support young people and advocates for digital privacy.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers made a blockbuster trade with the Boston Celtics Wednesday and acquired Jaylen Brown in exchange for Paul George and four draft picks, league sources said.

— Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Definition of trade

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Robinhood is likely to shoot higher if the trading platform can fashion itself into the first true hyperscaler among online brokerages, according to Mizuho.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Even more than his spelling book, Webster’s An American Dictionary of the English Language was an attempt to fashion the materials for writers to address that sort of condescension.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026

Definition of fashion

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With a dedicated ad campaign fronted by Clint 419, the founder of steetwear brand Corteiz, and Italian actor Alessandro Borghi, the collection is comprised of about 18 looks spanning outerwear, overshirts, utility vests, jeans and carpenter denim pants.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
The drama is something that seems to be leaking from the very forms so elaborately carpentered to contain it.

— JESSE GREEN, New York Times, 8 June 2017

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