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
That visual harmony is the handiwork of Studio De Voogt.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
The recipe was so easy, requiring little handiwork other than a bit of whisking and molding the balls by hand.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Dec. 2025
Tributes to their handiwork are being shared on social media, with many calling the old bridge a landmark that can’t easily be replaced.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
The handiwork of nine local muralists can be seen on once-blank walls that are now adorned with whimsical scenes and designs.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
The recipe was so easy, requiring little handiwork other than a bit of whisking and molding the balls by hand.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Dec. 2025
Tributes to their handiwork are being shared on social media, with many calling the old bridge a landmark that can’t easily be replaced.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
The handiwork of nine local muralists can be seen on once-blank walls that are now adorned with whimsical scenes and designs.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handiwork
Noun
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Demonstrating biological signal production in situ.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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Those videos, especially in the case of Alex Pretti’s shooting, drowned out both the slop and slick government productions.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Conversation around candy hearts has increased more than 26% in the past two years — a notable rise for a product that has changed little in form, according to consumer insights platform Tastewise.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Tech industry leaders are citing higher costs for memory and storage products amid a global supply crunch, reviving concerns that AI infrastructure spending may compress profits across the software and hardware ecosystem.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This work offers a new platform for designing efficient photo-electrocatalysts and advancing next-generation solar–electrochemical energy conversion systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The opening night celebration in September features violinist Joshua Bell, after which Shelley will guide the season through a series of classic works, beginning with Mahler’s Second Symphony.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Treasury yields fell across the board in response.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Treasury yields fell across the board in response.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Handiwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiwork. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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