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as in arts
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
an expert in the craft of cabinetmaking
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as in boats
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
borrowed a craft to get across the river
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as in prepares
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 crafts
Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Some of the the night’s biggest winners were featured in Variety‘s signature Actors on Actors series, guested on the Awards Circuit podcast, appeared on the magazine cover and took part in the crafts-focused Inside the Frame video series.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Stories, songs, and crafts for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Gather at the museum’s Haft Sin table and enjoy goodies, music, cultural crafts, storytelling and dance.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
Latino professionals earned recognition in technical categories traditionally overlooked in mainstream discussions, with makeup artist nominations, sound mixing positions, and cinematography recognition reflecting growing acceptance of Latino artisans in specialized film crafts.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Ahead of her upcoming visit to Australia in April alongside husband Prince Harry, Meghan Markle stepped out in her hometown, visiting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to take part in painting and crafts with patients.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
IndieWire also wrote about how the growing popularity of these projects is enticing some local below-the-line crafts talent to work on these projects in the absence of other Hollywood productions.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
Beyond the menu's homage to her Southern grandmother, Hall has also incorporated a few beloved crafts into her decor.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Gyllenhaal lovingly crafts this scarred, stapled and eccentric Bonnie and Clyde duo then tosses them into a landscape of curiosities that matches their weird.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Although based in Paris, the brand crafts its footwear and leather goods in Portugal using sustainable practices and high-quality materials.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Animation legend Hayao Miyazaki crafts a clever historical fiction story that appeals to both kids and adults, with eye-popping aerial battles and potent themes of war and political resistance.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Acquired by Baron Edmond de Rothschild more than 50 years ago, Château Clarke (a historic estate dating back to the 12th century) not only crafts a Merlot-dominant Left Bank wine in the heart of Cabernet country but also makes a rare white in Listrac-Médoc, which traditionally produces only reds.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
Bouzid crafts her characters with a dash of melodrama.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Over the subsequent stories, Goodman crafts subtle investigations of the relations between siblings, the fine blend of anxiety and pride parents feel for their offspring, and the bemused affection an aunt or uncle might feel for their aimless nieces or haphazard nephews.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
Good thing, too, because his movie is about a fisherwoman who crafts a husband out of wicker.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
Best Nightlife The Port of Call and Dive Inspired by ports around the world, The Port of Call crafts exquisite cocktails in its nautical bar—and a trip to Mystic isn’t complete without trying 2024 James Beard Award best chef finalist Reneé Touponce’s beef empanadas.
—Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Some of the the night’s biggest winners were featured in Variety‘s signature Actors on Actors series, guested on the Awards Circuit podcast, appeared on the magazine cover and took part in the crafts-focused Inside the Frame video series.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Stories, songs, and crafts for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Gather at the museum’s Haft Sin table and enjoy goodies, music, cultural crafts, storytelling and dance.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
Latino professionals earned recognition in technical categories traditionally overlooked in mainstream discussions, with makeup artist nominations, sound mixing positions, and cinematography recognition reflecting growing acceptance of Latino artisans in specialized film crafts.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Ahead of her upcoming visit to Australia in April alongside husband Prince Harry, Meghan Markle stepped out in her hometown, visiting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to take part in painting and crafts with patients.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
IndieWire also wrote about how the growing popularity of these projects is enticing some local below-the-line crafts talent to work on these projects in the absence of other Hollywood productions.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
Beyond the menu's homage to her Southern grandmother, Hall has also incorporated a few beloved crafts into her decor.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Through patient observation, the project crafts an intimate portrait of a community at a turning point.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Gyllenhaal lovingly crafts this scarred, stapled and eccentric Bonnie and Clyde duo then tosses them into a landscape of curiosities that matches their weird.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Although based in Paris, the brand crafts its footwear and leather goods in Portugal using sustainable practices and high-quality materials.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Animation legend Hayao Miyazaki crafts a clever historical fiction story that appeals to both kids and adults, with eye-popping aerial battles and potent themes of war and political resistance.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Acquired by Baron Edmond de Rothschild more than 50 years ago, Château Clarke (a historic estate dating back to the 12th century) not only crafts a Merlot-dominant Left Bank wine in the heart of Cabernet country but also makes a rare white in Listrac-Médoc, which traditionally produces only reds.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
Bouzid crafts her characters with a dash of melodrama.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Over the subsequent stories, Goodman crafts subtle investigations of the relations between siblings, the fine blend of anxiety and pride parents feel for their offspring, and the bemused affection an aunt or uncle might feel for their aimless nieces or haphazard nephews.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
Good thing, too, because his movie is about a fisherwoman who crafts a husband out of wicker.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafts
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Created as a companion to the Register’s longstanding High School Athlete of the Year honors, Artist of the Year celebrates outstanding junior and senior artists across Orange County who have been nominated by their arts teachers and private instructors.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Over the years, her passion for arts has rubbed off on her husband and their three daughters.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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But Iran does have potentially hundreds of smaller boats that can lay a few mines at a time, and destroying all of them would be extremely difficult, according to Jones.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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As the boats moved between Columbus Drive and Orleans Street, the river grew brighter with each pass.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Grenell’s departure comes as the Kennedy Center prepares to close this summer for a two-year renovation.—
Steven Sloan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Think of gait as the necessary base for strengthening exercises that prepares your muscles and joints to handle greater loads more effectively.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Schools are beginning to accommodate students with weaker literacy skills and short attention spans.—
Moriah Balingit,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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This interactive area lets kids and adults try football skills, play digital games, and learn about teamwork.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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At least 16 vessels have been struck in waters near the UAE’s Fujairah port, Iraq’s Khor Al Zubair port and the Gulf of Oman, according to the International Maritime Organization.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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About 20 vessels have been struck.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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After being left to his own devices, the narrator composes a catalog of his personal joys to lift his mother’s spirits.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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The writer and performer composes poems, short stories and plays that highlight joys and contend with struggles.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
13 Mar. 2026
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Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Hedge funds are getting battered by the fallout from the escalating conflict with Iran, as a sharp spike in oil prices and a broad market selloff unravel crowded trades.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Much of the scrutiny has focused on his stock trades, which Mullin says are handled by an outside, third-party firm that oversees his portfolio.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Beside the dock lay dozens of canoes owned by the East Bay Regional Park District, which proponents of the new park hope will be utilized more when construction is completed.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Speaking of which, the yacht carries a full arsenal of water toys, including Jet Skis, Seabobs, wakeboards, canoes, and tenders.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Crafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafts. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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