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
Zellige tiles are traditional, handmade Moroccan tiles dating back to the tenth century.
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Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Moisturizers and luxurious handmade soap bars to round out your routine.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
The makeup is all handmade in Italy and offers all-day wear without fading.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Brus, a tiny boutique just outside of Bairro Alto, offers handmade pottery as well as a small assortment of natural wines.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
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Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Moisturizers and luxurious handmade soap bars to round out your routine.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
The makeup is all handmade in Italy and offers all-day wear without fading.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Brus, a tiny boutique just outside of Bairro Alto, offers handmade pottery as well as a small assortment of natural wines.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handmade
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Knaus Berry Farm is visited by thousands of people each season, who stand in long lines for the finger-sticking cinnamon rolls, homemade pies and jams or the strawberry shakes, made from the strawberries grown in fields behind the market.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Figural Pitcher Water, juice, or a homemade punch deserves a beautiful vessel.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
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Its handcrafted Mazzucchelli acetate frames include polarized UV400 lenses and are IPX4 water-resistant.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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View gallery - 7 images A wooden dragon sculpture that gently flaps its wings has become a crowd-funding hit, but after seeing the traditional handcrafted work that's been put into every single model, making each one unique, the value of such a piece becomes strikingly clear.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Handmade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handmade. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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