as in craft
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
we learned about traditional handcrafts like barrel-making and leather-working at the colonial history museum
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Recent Examples of handcraft
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Founded by master independent Rexhep Rexhepi, the Swiss atelier handcrafts fewer than 30 watches a year—most, if not all, of which are fitted with complex mechanical complications.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
Anne Bratskeir,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2026
With Roland-Garros underway, keep your eye out for the Coupe des Mousquetaires trophy, handcrafted by Mellerio’s silversmiths for more than 100 hours.
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Air Mail,
23 May 2026
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Noun
An introverted child, Ortiz grew up enjoying painting and handcrafts, as well as having an interest in engineering and how things are built.
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Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Founded by master independent Rexhep Rexhepi, the Swiss atelier handcrafts fewer than 30 watches a year—most, if not all, of which are fitted with complex mechanical complications.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
My mom, an early hippie, worked at a leather shop, handcrafting sandals.
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Anne Bratskeir,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2026
With Roland-Garros underway, keep your eye out for the Coupe des Mousquetaires trophy, handcrafted by Mellerio’s silversmiths for more than 100 hours.
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Air Mail,
23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handcraft
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Explore unique crafts, goods and gifts from over 15 local vendors.
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American sparkling wine has come a long way in a very short period of time with winemakers crafting award-winning world class expressions that rival those with centuries of winemaking craft.
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Their solution targets embodied carbon, the emissions baked into the hardware before it is ever switched on, encompassing all the energy and process gases consumed in manufacturing it.
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Devastating Pyrotechnics had no state license to manufacture or process fireworks, according to previous reporting by The Sacramento Bee.
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Dancers are turning to each other for support and professional favors, and are performing in unconventional venues, including art galleries.
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Given three minutes, an easel, and fingerpaint, the players compete to create the most surprising art.
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During an earnings call in May, Chief Executive Brian Chesky said AI now writes nearly 60% of new code, produced by the company’s engineers.
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For decades, oceans have acted as the planet’s main heat sink, absorbing 90% of the excess heat produced by humans burning fossil fuels.
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Despite the widespread support in the Assembly, the bill faced a wide array of opposition that included trade groups for large social media companies, organizations that support young people and advocates for digital privacy.
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The Philadelphia 76ers made a blockbuster trade with the Boston Celtics Wednesday and acquired Jaylen Brown in exchange for Paul George and four draft picks, league sources said.
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Robinhood is likely to shoot higher if the trading platform can fashion itself into the first true hyperscaler among online brokerages, according to Mizuho.
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Even more than his spelling book, Webster’s An American Dictionary of the English Language was an attempt to fashion the materials for writers to address that sort of condescension.
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Workers constructed a special tunnel to bring the larger ones into the building, in Midtown Manhattan.
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Acting as the first line of defense, guardrails must be constructed to withstand today’s threats.
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With a dedicated ad campaign fronted by Clint 419, the founder of steetwear brand Corteiz, and Italian actor Alessandro Borghi, the collection is comprised of about 18 looks spanning outerwear, overshirts, utility vests, jeans and carpenter denim pants.
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The drama is something that seems to be leaking from the very forms so elaborately carpentered to contain it.
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“Handcraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handcraft. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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