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 mural on More Than Words’ Boston location is the handiwork of one past participant.
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Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 2 June 2025
Now, every year, roughly 150 artists are selected from more than 700 applicants around the globe to come to Santa Fe and sell their handiwork.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Fever fans took to social media to enjoy their handiwork.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Which is to say, the recipes and ingredients are each assembled with care, by cooks who put their name on their handiwork.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 28 May 2025
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Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 2 June 2025
Now, every year, roughly 150 artists are selected from more than 700 applicants around the globe to come to Santa Fe and sell their handiwork.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Fever fans took to social media to enjoy their handiwork.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Which is to say, the recipes and ingredients are each assembled with care, by cooks who put their name on their handiwork.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for handiwork
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handiwork
Noun
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The state's rainy day fund, which comes from a portion of the state's tax on oil production, is expected to top $28 billion, which would be a record.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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No, there are no bread production facilities in Indiana.—
Hannah Hudnall,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
Noun
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New York selected the Ohio State product with the No. 10 overall selection of the 2022 NFL Draft.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
Noun
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While Grace is considering joining the RAF, Maudie is hoping to go into law and study further and Rose may moved abroad for work.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Perhaps most importantly, RPA frees human staff for more valuable, meaningful work.—
Kali Durgampudi,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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One basis point is equal to 0.01%, and yields and prices move in opposite directions.—
Sean Conlon,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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When combined, the dividend and share repurchase yield could reach 9.0%.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Handiwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiwork. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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