as in production
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
proud of his handiwork, he was certain that the birdhouse would win first place in its category
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Recent Examples of handiwork
The household hums with collective energy and vibrates with handiwork, intention, love.
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Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
And its demise was clearly the handiwork of that fearsome galactic wind.
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Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
10 June 2026
That’s some clear, concise handiwork for an 11-year-old.
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Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
The renovations were well done, thanks to the handiwork of Italian architect Piero Lissoni.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for handiwork
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
And its demise was clearly the handiwork of that fearsome galactic wind.
—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
10 June 2026
That’s some clear, concise handiwork for an 11-year-old.
—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
The renovations were well done, thanks to the handiwork of Italian architect Piero Lissoni.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for handiwork
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handiwork
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The production made use of Malaysia’s post-production infrastructure and incorporated creative voices from across South and Southeast Asia.
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Luma has been making inroads into Hollywood selling its software but has separately funded a production service company to teach filmmakers to make hybrid AI films using its tools.
Noun
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The product, used to manage swallowing difficulties, might cause NEC, the FDA said.
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The historic town center boasts a 13th-century bell tower and municipal palace, cobbled streets, and shops selling local products.
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Roth was placed on administrative leave but returned to work shortly afterward, according to the lawsuit.
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Considering flight attendants spend the majority of their week living out of a suitcase, their luggage has to be truly top-tier—capable of holding all of their work essentials, personal items, and more without missing a beat.
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The new vehicle comes as Gulf sovereign wealth funds pour into private credit, attracted by higher yields offered in private markets and undeterred by concerns about rising default rates that have prompted some investors to reduce their exposure.
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Stock futures are strengthening in response, and the yield on the Fed-sensitive 2-year Treasury is falling.
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“Handiwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiwork. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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