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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
Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2025
Future Hall of Fame gymnast Wendy Hilliard began to learn her craft at a collection of recreation centers that were unknown to most of the world outside of Detroit.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Gianvito Rossi has crafted a beautiful pair, while the high street has certainly got the brown boot memo, with stand-out styles at Massimo Dutti and COS.
—Emma Spedding, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Shop from an array of craft vendors.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2025
Future Hall of Fame gymnast Wendy Hilliard began to learn her craft at a collection of recreation centers that were unknown to most of the world outside of Detroit.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
Savor the Views at Saddlehorn Winery Nestled on 390 acres in Burton, Saddlehorn Winery has been crafting wines since its founding in 2006, with a focus on Blanc du Bois and Black Spanish grapes.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Gianvito Rossi has crafted a beautiful pair, while the high street has certainly got the brown boot memo, with stand-out styles at Massimo Dutti and COS.
—Emma Spedding, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craft
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Relph has been the arts center's arts learning specialist since its founding.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
21 Sep. 2025
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Lenox, Massachusetts A mix of idyllic villages and pristine nature with a thriving art scene thrown in for good measure, The Berkshires region is dotted with lakes, mountains, and crimson and butterscotch leaves that tinge the autumn terrain.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Captain Paulo has serious boat cleanliness.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Once accessible by plane, birdwatchers can now view the island and its birds only by boat, via private birdwatching tours.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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But there’s some deception at play.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Stories of similar scenes are sweeping Puerto Rico—raids without court orders, marked by deception and racial profiling, often regardless of legal status.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
16 Sep. 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.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Luke Shaw’s technique and cunning at centre-back deserved to be better rewarded.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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The stories shared about Beard after his death focused as much on his qualities as a friend as on his skill as a football coach and his efforts to stand by and grow the women’s game.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Good social skills are becoming more and more important in today’s world, and those skills grow from connection and emotional safety.—
Reem Raouda,
CNBC,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The San Diego State football team, idle over the weekend, has had two weeks to prepare for this weekend’s nonconference game against Cal.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Or preparing their kid for what is next in life.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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He was acquired, along with closer Victor Vodnik, in a July 2023 trade with the Braves for reliever Pierce Johnson.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
17 Sep. 2025
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European businesses will be closely watching that meeting, as China is the EU’s second-largest goods partner with trade standing at $732 billion euros in 2024.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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With vessels built today expected to operate for decades, how is Wärtsilä helping shipowners design and retrofit ships that can stay competitive and compliant through a fast-moving energy transition?—
Michaila Byrne,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The researchers were surprised to find that participants with chronic insomnia who reported sleeping more than usual had fewer white matter spots in the brain — areas where small vessel disease may have damaged brain tissue, which have been linked to cerebrovascular disease.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Craft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craft. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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