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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 crafted
Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
However, no argument, no matter how well-crafted, can ever turn fiction into fact.
—Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
With everything crafted by hand or sourced locally, the build took four years.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Bright and inviting, the homes crafted by Gina Baran Interiors + Design blend elegance and ease.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Miller talked about the Ladder Project, a program crafted by members from her synagogue, Congregation Shearith Israel, that can offer mentorship, financial resources and health support to people who have fallen into homelessness.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The look was crafted by Valerie Vanessa.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
An outdoor art exposition is also being crafted along the path, with four different creative spots to stop.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
All 11 stadiums — even the four that play NFL football on natural grass — will bring in special sod carefully crafted by agronomists and approved by FIFA.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
Or perhaps whether there will be a conference about the various provisions that differ in the two pieces of legislation, and a final bill crafted between the two chambers.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
However, no argument, no matter how well-crafted, can ever turn fiction into fact.
—Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
With everything crafted by hand or sourced locally, the build took four years.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Bright and inviting, the homes crafted by Gina Baran Interiors + Design blend elegance and ease.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Miller talked about the Ladder Project, a program crafted by members from her synagogue, Congregation Shearith Israel, that can offer mentorship, financial resources and health support to people who have fallen into homelessness.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The look was crafted by Valerie Vanessa.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
An outdoor art exposition is also being crafted along the path, with four different creative spots to stop.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
All 11 stadiums — even the four that play NFL football on natural grass — will bring in special sod carefully crafted by agronomists and approved by FIFA.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafted
Adjective
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An all-black exterior with natural wood accents and a stone pathway makes the tiny home look intentional and custom-built.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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For a recent Trim Tech Designs project, Dyer, the senior designer, provided the custom cabinetry, cabinet hardware, brass toe kicks, ladder/ladder rail system, and custom-built the hat racks.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The score was composed by Michael Sauter.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Crew-12 is composed of NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Eight slim cases were custom-made by Jim Eby to fit against the second-floor railings in a way that improves safety while allowing for an open view of the museum ceiling and the hall below.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Guests can relax post-shower (or post-tub) in Guayabera robes custom-made by Dos Carolinas, and enjoy treats from the Ice Box, including local beer, farmers market provisions, and the makings for the world's best margarita.—
Diana Oates,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Noni juice is a tropical beverage prepared from fresh, ripe noni fruits.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Student reporters at PantherNOW, FIU’s student newspaper, have reported that as space is prioritized for freshmen and parts of University Apartments are prepared for demolition, more upperclassmen are being pushed off campus.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Bushra Mahnoor, a reproductive rights activist, counts herself among a small proportion of women and girls in Pakistan – about 12%, according to the UN’s children’s agency (UNICEF) – who use commercial sanitary products, rather than homemade alternatives.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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But sometimes, homemade just isn’t in the cards.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Perhaps, for example, Sullivan and Hafley would have drafted Pittsburgh defensive tackle Derrick Harmon instead of Grant.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the summer of 1942 he was drafted into the Army.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The photo albums—handcrafted binders assembled over the course of five decades—are crammed with small prints glued to card stock and annotated in Richards’s cursive script.—
Shannon Taggart,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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The resort’s own farm provides many of the ingredients for its three restaurants, offering fusion-forward menus and handcrafted cocktails.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Amid a refined multiroom suite that hosts a baby grand piano, fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the Charles River, guests can enjoy a bespoke six-course tasting menu with wine pairings for up to 10 guests.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Stärke's Speedsters are bespoke to order.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Crafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafted. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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