as in homemade
created by a hand process rather than by a machine
received a handmade sweater at the baby shower
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Recent Examples of handmade
Order fish tacos or fresh salads at Bad Boy Burrito; grab at coffee at Cafe Moka; shop for clothing and gifts at Miss Monroe Boutique; and browse the open-air stalls at boo kee sue Botanics for handmade textiles, ceramics, and more.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
The handmade, sleek black prototype – now a status symbol for the ultra-wealthy – hit the auction block for a starting price of $10,000.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Paris Couture Week has always promised a dream: handmade gowns, beading that takes months, silks spun just so.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 July 2025
Waynesville Street Faire Shop vintage clothing, handmade goods and unique antiques from over 50 vendors.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 9 July 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
The handmade, sleek black prototype – now a status symbol for the ultra-wealthy – hit the auction block for a starting price of $10,000.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Paris Couture Week has always promised a dream: handmade gowns, beading that takes months, silks spun just so.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 July 2025
Waynesville Street Faire Shop vintage clothing, handmade goods and unique antiques from over 50 vendors.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handmade
homemade
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Think sauteed mushrooms in garlicky butter sauce or homemade shrimp scampi.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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Perhaps last weekend’s successful concession business (homemade cookies and snack bags were also for sale) will spark an entrepreneurial passion in one of the little girls.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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“Handmade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handmade. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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