as in homemade
created by a hand process rather than by a machine
ordered handwrought andirons for the fireplace in their restored 18th-century saltbox
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Recent Examples of handwrought
The magic that Brian and Charles taps into is handwrought and underplayed, with Archer letting the weird details cast a low-key glow.
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Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2022
Van Cleef & Arpels, for example, created a series of handwrought cuffs in gold that were favored by Jackie Onassis.
—Jill Newman, Town & Country, 16 June 2021
Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2022
Van Cleef & Arpels, for example, created a series of handwrought cuffs in gold that were favored by Jackie Onassis.
—Jill Newman, Town & Country, 16 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handwrought
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Find more goods inside Queenstown’s oldest cottage at Vesta Design Boutique, which has handmade jewelry, wooden postcards (18 dollars) and possum-fur gloves (from 55 dollars).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Arturo said the candy is often handmade and flavors vary depending on the region in Mexico where it’s produced.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Not to mention, the plastic grapevine base and handcrafted fabric flowers give the wreath a full, realistic look that will brighten your door all season long.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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These are baskets, textiles, ceramics and other handcrafted items made by artisans who depend on fair trade partnerships for their livelihoods.—
Serena Sato,
Baltimore Sun,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Handwrought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handwrought. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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