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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
Robin Catalano, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
Tandy’s son, Charles, came up with the idea of branching out into the leather crafts business.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
To make this flowering pumpkin, purchase 40-50 florists vials (available at crafts supply stores).
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
For ceramics, make your way to PK Studio, where Italian architect turned artist Roberto Paparcone crafts minimalist vases and dinnerware—and invites visitors to try their hand at the pottery wheel themselves.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
There will be dinner, games, crafts, Bible stories, snacks and music.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
That includes vendors selling treats and gear, crafts to do with your fur baby, and live music.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
Near work is any activity involving focusing on objects close to you, like reading, writing, using a smartphone, or doing detailed crafts like knitting or sewing.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Know More Painting, sculpture, and traditional crafts are not new to the kingdom.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The famed Scottish distillery, which falls under the LVMH umbrella, has opened the doors of its Ardbeg House, a luxe hotel nestled in the village of Port Ellen in Islay—where, of course, the brand crafts its spirits.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2025
Working closely with clients everywhere from Orange County to Nashville, Jux and Co Studio thoughtfully crafts interiors that are true reflections of their owners.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The Curio includes pieces by Andrea Larsen (a ceramist working out of Maryville, whose art takes inspiration from the patterns and designs of quilts) as well as works by Garrett Durland, (a potter in Oak Ridge who crafts ceramic vessels and objects with a 3D printer).
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Spencer crafts a delightful enemies-to-lovers romp with enough naughty tennis and pickleball puns to fill a ball machine.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In a world where nearly everything is disposable and replaceable, the coveted kitchenware company crafts investment pieces that can last for decades when given a little TLC.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Through Angela, Fauset crafts an incisive exploration of racial performance, autonomy, and the often punitive structures of desire.
—Glory Edim
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Hsu crafts her treatments using homemade shower oil with jojoba oil which is packed with antibacterial and antioxidant properties plus vitamin E for skin repair and oat, which delivers gentle exfoliation while soothing irritation.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
Some experiences, like sports demonstrations, bingo games (a massively popular community activity), and concerts, are intended for larger groups; others, such as making traditional crafts and taking storytelling hikes, are more intimate outings.
—Robin Catalano, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
Tandy’s son, Charles, came up with the idea of branching out into the leather crafts business.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
To make this flowering pumpkin, purchase 40-50 florists vials (available at crafts supply stores).
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
For ceramics, make your way to PK Studio, where Italian architect turned artist Roberto Paparcone crafts minimalist vases and dinnerware—and invites visitors to try their hand at the pottery wheel themselves.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
There will be dinner, games, crafts, Bible stories, snacks and music.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
That includes vendors selling treats and gear, crafts to do with your fur baby, and live music.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
Near work is any activity involving focusing on objects close to you, like reading, writing, using a smartphone, or doing detailed crafts like knitting or sewing.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Know More Painting, sculpture, and traditional crafts are not new to the kingdom.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
The lead performance by Brody is massive, possibly career-best work, and director Brady Corbet crafts a film that many have already called an instant classic.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The famed Scottish distillery, which falls under the LVMH umbrella, has opened the doors of its Ardbeg House, a luxe hotel nestled in the village of Port Ellen in Islay—where, of course, the brand crafts its spirits.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2025
Working closely with clients everywhere from Orange County to Nashville, Jux and Co Studio thoughtfully crafts interiors that are true reflections of their owners.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The Curio includes pieces by Andrea Larsen (a ceramist working out of Maryville, whose art takes inspiration from the patterns and designs of quilts) as well as works by Garrett Durland, (a potter in Oak Ridge who crafts ceramic vessels and objects with a 3D printer).
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Spencer crafts a delightful enemies-to-lovers romp with enough naughty tennis and pickleball puns to fill a ball machine.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In a world where nearly everything is disposable and replaceable, the coveted kitchenware company crafts investment pieces that can last for decades when given a little TLC.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Through Angela, Fauset crafts an incisive exploration of racial performance, autonomy, and the often punitive structures of desire.
—Glory Edim
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Hsu crafts her treatments using homemade shower oil with jojoba oil which is packed with antibacterial and antioxidant properties plus vitamin E for skin repair and oat, which delivers gentle exfoliation while soothing irritation.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafts
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Lane stressed the importance of the center's arts education initiatives, telling guests their support helps the center provide access to arts for all.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
21 Sep. 2025
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The design will retain the outdoor sculpture garden, but the garden would include a new free-to-all arts education center and reading room, and the tall steel fencing that now separates the garden from the public along El Prado and near the Old Globe theater campus would be removed.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Deck Saigon in District 2 is an idyllic escape along the Saigon River that transports you away from the hustle and bustle of the city as local boats drift along the water.—
Duncan Greenfield-Turk,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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For the less adventurous, glass-bottom boats also offer a view of the undersea installation.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Sep. 2025
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As Washington prepares to begin camp later this month, Coulibaly's recovery will be closely monitored.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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At Yeyo’s, chef and founder Rafael Rios prepares some of the best Mexican food in the region.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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At its best, the workplace can hone these same skills, teaching people to present ideas and speak publicly, disagree respectfully for the common good and make decisions collaboratively.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Their ultimate goal is to create versatile robots with the physical skills needed to meet the demands of industrial environments.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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At a time when cheap drones have become a severe threat to expensive naval vessels, military researchers in China are making efforts to develop a robust, multilayered defense architecture.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Exceptions will be made for voyages shorter than 2,000 nautical miles and vessels with a smaller than 4,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) carrying capacity.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Who composes a symphony with a hammer?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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Genji visits these woods before his exile to Suma and composes a poem wishing that the forest might one day see the injustice against him reversed.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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Short term vocational and technical career training is available in the fields of healthcare, business and trades including HVAC, automotive, welding, electrical, and criminal justice.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Retail traders differ—100% of their trades lack customers, which supports the $0 gross receipts position.—
Robert Green,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Activities include downriver races and noncompetitive events for canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Flint River Outdoor Center has half-day, full-day, and overnight trips on and above the Sprewell Bluff section with canoes, kayaks, rafts, and a shuttle service.—
David Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Crafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafts. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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