handcrafted 1 of 2

adjective

as in homemade
created by a hand process rather than by a machine bought a handcrafted wooden bowl at the arts and crafts fair

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handcrafted

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verb

past tense of handcraft
as in manufactured

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Recent Examples of handcrafted
Adjective
Perched above the custom triple clamps are narrow ape-hanger handlebars flanked by a classic square headlight and a handcrafted cowl that accentuates the bike's narrow silhouette. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 Designed to showcase local businesses and artisans, the festival will feature a diverse vendor market with a wide selection of handcrafted and specialty products, the release said. — Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Now, shop up to 60% off during Crate & Barrel's Labor Day Sale, including up to 60% off entertaining, decor, bedding, and handcrafted rugs, plus up to 40% off bestselling furniture. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 At Goodyear Bar, early-morning offerings will include handcrafted coffee and espresso from Night Swim Coffee, according to the release. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026 Stock Your Kitchen at Three Oaks Farmers Market Vendors at Three Oaks Farmers Market sell orchard‑fresh fruit, farm vegetables, baked goods, small‑batch food products, and handcrafted goods. — Amy Bizzarri, Midwest Living, 20 Aug. 2026 Visitors are welcomed with demonstrations, exhibitions, live music, and truffle-dog races, along with displays of traditional handcrafted items made of ceramic, wrought iron, wood, paper, and leather. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 The concept was a hit, but handcrafted responses couldn’t scale to that level of complexity. — Ruba Borno, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 The handcrafted mill is mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission and makes 621 hp and 664 ft lbs of torque. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handcrafted
  1. homemade
  2. manufactured
  3. handmade
  4. built
  5. fashioned
  6. molded
  7. constructed
  8. produced
Adjective
  • Ahmed Mohamed, a 14-year-old student, was arrested at his Texas school after bringing a homemade clock that was mistaken for a bomb.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Experts say developing fully homemade drones, given that Japan’s commercial market is dominated by imports from China, would be a challenge.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of homemade
Verb
  • The domestic supply shortfall for wafers manufactured using advanced processes of 7 nanometres (nm) and below is projected to fall from 92% in 2025 to 34% by 2035, according to the investment bank.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Inside, rows of in-house brand American Hat Company (manufactured in Bowie) line the walls, and customers queue up for sessions with its team of experienced shapers.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of manufactured
Adjective
  • An office space in the home features a cozy nook outfitted with a West Elm sofa, tables from Anthropologie, a light fixture from Shoppe Amber Lewis, and a handmade rug sourced from Etsy.
    — Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, try artisanal, handmade designs in neutral, earthy tones.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of handmade
Verb
  • It’s still built with comfort in mind, thanks to the flowy material and stretchy elastic waistbands of the pants and top, but has a simple cut that can be dressed up or down easily.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The CoreHMC system built by Captive Devices plugs directly into Epic Games’ Unreal Engine, letting performers and crews capture, review and tweak facial performance in real time on set.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of built
Verb
  • The administration says the projects would be an improvement over temporary structures that have long been used for security, such as bicycle racks fashioned into barriers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In April this year, the carillon bells atop the Plaza’s tower, fashioned after La Giralda in Seville, Spain, began ringing again.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of fashioned
Verb
  • Rogow has assembled a solid cast, molded to his vision, to close out Island City’s 14th season.
    — Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Each piece is a little bit of the earth itself, molded to a shape that fits easily in the hand, baked to achieve permanence and then stacked, one atop another, to form a wall that can enclose, shelter and delight us.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of molded
Verb
  • Azalea Group The Palmares’ Golf Course Palmares, which Frank Pennick originally designed, was constructed in 1974 as a conventional 18-hole members' golf club until having a major makeover in 2011.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Since that initial commitment, ATALCO has expanded its alumina production capabilities and constructed a pilot facility for primary gallium production at the Louisiana refinery.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of constructed
Verb
  • The company says the model could use battery inlays produced at scale in France or Taiwan before downstream partners assemble them into cells, modules and packs closer to customers.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Joie de Vivre is produced by MeMo Films, the production company co-founded in 2010 by entrepreneur and fashion designer Gabriele Moratti and distributor and film producer Francesco Melzi d’Eril.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of produced

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“Handcrafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handcrafted. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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