as in custom-built
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to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
spent hours crafting the perfect letter of recommendation for her prize student
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Recent Examples of crafted
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
From bright orange to casual khaki, this belt bag comes in a wide variety of colors, all crafted from waterproof fabric with plenty of pockets and partitions.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
And, thus, crafted for this moment.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The Swiss luxury watchmaker has crafted another twist on the signature watch — capturing the thrill and energy of motorsports for the next generation of spectators.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
The Grate Plate is a finger-friendly grating plate, crafted from stoneware ceramic.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
The queen-worthy new hive, hand-crafted by a local Virginia artisan in the image of the White House, will add two new bee colonies to the property's existing two.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Cut and stitched in Arusha, 10 tents—including two family suites—form a horseshoe from the main area, each filled with wooden furnishings crafted by local carpenters.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The songs, while tuneful and well-crafted, often blur together.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
In terms of durability, these are well-crafted.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
From bright orange to casual khaki, this belt bag comes in a wide variety of colors, all crafted from waterproof fabric with plenty of pockets and partitions.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
And, thus, crafted for this moment.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The Swiss luxury watchmaker has crafted another twist on the signature watch — capturing the thrill and energy of motorsports for the next generation of spectators.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
The Grate Plate is a finger-friendly grating plate, crafted from stoneware ceramic.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
The queen-worthy new hive, hand-crafted by a local Virginia artisan in the image of the White House, will add two new bee colonies to the property's existing two.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Cut and stitched in Arusha, 10 tents—including two family suites—form a horseshoe from the main area, each filled with wooden furnishings crafted by local carpenters.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The songs, while tuneful and well-crafted, often blur together.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafted
Adjective
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The plane’s wheels, for example, were custom-built based on historical photos by a local motorcycle shop.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Athena team custom-built their own emergency stop system that can cut power to the robot almost instantly, either through physical controls or a wireless remote.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Balcony is textbook Manet—grand in ambition, ingeniously composed, visually charismatic, and socially unfathomable.—
Susan Tallman,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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The federation says the incident prompted internal change, noting that 50% percent of its board of directors is now composed of women, who are also in several top managerial positions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Plates, cutlery, vases, and lighting are individually custom-made by Allen’s creative peers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The original Birkin was custom-made for the late, great Franco-British actress in 1984.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Don’t leave without ordering the bread pudding for dessert, which is prepared in a deep fryer and is the perfect consistency.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The proposal would burden doctors with giving parents a highly detailed consent statement to be prepared by boards of medicine and osteopathic medicine, and forbid health authorities to order vaccinations during outbreaks of familiar or new deadly diseases.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One person in Atlanta has appeared in his videos as Batman villains, for free, dressed in homemade costumes that look like they were ripped straight from the television or movies.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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There will also be complimentary garden refreshments such as homemade soup and fresh bread from Clark Street Bakery.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The bunt play was an opportunity for Cruz to show off his skills from a prior baseball life, as he was drafted as an infielder before converting to a pitcher later in his career.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Buckeyes didn’t slow down from there with seven more players drafted, giving them the most of any school this year with 11.—
Josh Dubow,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The indoor fitness center boasts pilates reformers, Pelotons, and free weights, while the outdoor gym has a rope climb station, obstacle course, and handcrafted equipment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At the New York hotel, the cars are bespoke BMWs, bookable based on availability, and MINI Cooper S Clubmans, which chauffeurs use to take guests on three-hour tours of the city (complimentary for those who are staying in suites).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Companies that relied on flexible, bespoke private credit loans during the low-rate era are now finding it harder and more expensive to roll over debt, particularly those in sectors facing structural disruption.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Crafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafted. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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