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as in art
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
an expert in the craft of cabinetmaking
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as in boat
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
borrowed a craft to get across the river
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as in deception
the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery
never hesitated to resort to craft to get what they wanted in life
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as in cunning
skill in achieving one's ends through indirect, subtle, or underhanded means
celebrated in political circles for his craft, he's the legislator who knows how to get bills passed
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as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
a really ingenious household appliance that shows a lot of craft on the part of its inventors
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as in to prepare
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
spent hours crafting the perfect letter of recommendation for her prize student
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Recent Examples of craft
Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2025
There are clear aesthetic and ideological parallels between Brett Johnson and Giorgio Armani—two designers who chose restraint over noise, craft over chaos, and vision over validation.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Emily Brooks, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
Pop into Moonrise Jewelry for accessories crafted from fish leather—eco-friendly leather made from byproducts of the Icelandic fishing industry—or stop by Gull Hummock Gourmet Market to sample local wines and snacks.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Whether Sarah Scales Design Studio is renovating a historic South End Brownstone or building a modern Cape Cod retreat for a repeat client, the firm crafts inviting and functional interiors that are filled with sophisticated details.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2025
There are clear aesthetic and ideological parallels between Brett Johnson and Giorgio Armani—two designers who chose restraint over noise, craft over chaos, and vision over validation.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
The warning comes as Republicans in Congress are starting to craft details of the reconciliation bill set to include key parts of Trump’s agenda, including extension of tax cuts and border funding.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
Pop into Moonrise Jewelry for accessories crafted from fish leather—eco-friendly leather made from byproducts of the Icelandic fishing industry—or stop by Gull Hummock Gourmet Market to sample local wines and snacks.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craft
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But thanks to Schindler, art historians and museumgoers will get a chance to learn more about Ruysch’s work.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Fyre site formerly promoted a music, arts and culture festival, Fyre Festival 2, to occur May 30 through June 2 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Vuong fled Vietnam by boat and came to the United States at age 8 with her family.—
Lauren Vuong,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Rescuers used two fire boats, a helicopter and personal watercraft to look for the boy, as well as personnel on the beach, Guzman said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Erosion Of Trust Through Inconsistent Words Many people associate the breakdown of trust with major betrayals like infidelity or deception.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Warrantless search and seizure, deception, untrammeled use of force.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2025
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Despite being outnumbered 50-to-1 by the Five Families of the Italian mafia, the Westies’ legendary brutality and cunning have given them the leverage necessary to share the spoils through a fragile détente.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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Noted for his tenacity and cunning, Khamenei is also a man of conviction, and his hatred for the United States is deeply felt.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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The combination of humor, humility, and skill made Arya stand out in a space dominated by polished perfection.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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An All-American at Michigan, the 6-2 Johnson has size to compete with bigger receivers and has excellent ball skills.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Remembering how a few crucial opportunities to work on calligraphy and design at a young age prepared him for his career in film, fashion, and painting, Yi Ming hopes to open similar doors for other young artists.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Before the vessel is scuttled, crews will remove hazardous materials and prepare it for safe reef conversion in accordance with environmental guidelines.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2025
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Tracking the evolution of Donald Trump's trade war Trump reverses global tariff hikes.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Investor optimism, potentially fueled by expectations of a de-escalation in the trade war with China, likely contributed to this increase.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The crew aboard a converted Navy vessel known as the Okeanos Explorer have since April 8 been mapping and exploring unexplored deepwater regions of Hawaii.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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China is expanding its naval reach and presence with a fleet of over 370 vessels, the world's largest by hull count.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Craft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craft. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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