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as in arts
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
an expert in the craft of cabinetmaking
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as in boats
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
borrowed a craft to get across the river
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as in prepares
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 crafts
Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The market also sells groceries, artisanal crafts, and handcrafted products from throughout Mexico.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Organized by the Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association, the event featured more than 450 vendors selling arts, crafts, and international food, plus several entertainment stages and a dog-friendly beer garden.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
There are flower arrangements, papier mache crafts, and coffee table books, adding color to the white terrazzo of the space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The market also contains restaurants, retail shops and crafts markets — a destination that appeals to foodies and casual browsers alike.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
The free hour-long Round Lake Area Park District program included crafts around the museum, and projects to help instill how to help the planet by conserving and recycling.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The History of the Arts and Crafts Movement The arts and crafts movement occurred roughly between the late 1860s and the early 1920s, and put simply, was a protest against industrialization.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
What started as a side hustle selling crafts at farmers markets and online has now transformed in a whimsical storefront that offers jewelry making classes.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Though speaking in a heartfelt way can be hard for someone using a second language, many executives of multinational companies do nonetheless make the effort (even if their public relations staff typically crafts the message).
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Across Dallas this past week, residents have been attending town halls to get a sense of what’s in store as the city crafts a new budget.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Showrunner Dario Scardapane expertly crafts each hour to move the plot, characters and themes toward both their blowout conclusions and larger narrative payoffs.
—Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Through patient observation, the project crafts an intimate portrait of a community at a turning point.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Gyllenhaal lovingly crafts this scarred, stapled and eccentric Bonnie and Clyde duo then tosses them into a landscape of curiosities that matches their weird.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Although based in Paris, the brand crafts its footwear and leather goods in Portugal using sustainable practices and high-quality materials.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Animation legend Hayao Miyazaki crafts a clever historical fiction story that appeals to both kids and adults, with eye-popping aerial battles and potent themes of war and political resistance.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
The April 12 bash featured Care Bears, cake and crafts and took place at the children’s play area Off The Wall in Los Angeles.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The market also sells groceries, artisanal crafts, and handcrafted products from throughout Mexico.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Organized by the Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association, the event featured more than 450 vendors selling arts, crafts, and international food, plus several entertainment stages and a dog-friendly beer garden.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
There are flower arrangements, papier mache crafts, and coffee table books, adding color to the white terrazzo of the space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The market also contains restaurants, retail shops and crafts markets — a destination that appeals to foodies and casual browsers alike.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
The free hour-long Round Lake Area Park District program included crafts around the museum, and projects to help instill how to help the planet by conserving and recycling.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The History of the Arts and Crafts Movement The arts and crafts movement occurred roughly between the late 1860s and the early 1920s, and put simply, was a protest against industrialization.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
What started as a side hustle selling crafts at farmers markets and online has now transformed in a whimsical storefront that offers jewelry making classes.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
By vulnerably sharing his journey of estrangement and analyzing its errors and successes, Dolan crafts a helpful roadmap, rife with both personal and expert advice.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Though speaking in a heartfelt way can be hard for someone using a second language, many executives of multinational companies do nonetheless make the effort (even if their public relations staff typically crafts the message).
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Across Dallas this past week, residents have been attending town halls to get a sense of what’s in store as the city crafts a new budget.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Showrunner Dario Scardapane expertly crafts each hour to move the plot, characters and themes toward both their blowout conclusions and larger narrative payoffs.
—Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Through patient observation, the project crafts an intimate portrait of a community at a turning point.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Gyllenhaal lovingly crafts this scarred, stapled and eccentric Bonnie and Clyde duo then tosses them into a landscape of curiosities that matches their weird.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Although based in Paris, the brand crafts its footwear and leather goods in Portugal using sustainable practices and high-quality materials.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Animation legend Hayao Miyazaki crafts a clever historical fiction story that appeals to both kids and adults, with eye-popping aerial battles and potent themes of war and political resistance.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafts
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Kwiatt said experiences will include yoga and chair yoga, Pilates, tai chi, expressive arts, Reiki, breathwork, meditation and more.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Located about 50 miles northeast of Atlanta, Gainesville has city draws along with a branch of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, a nature center, visual arts center, and a history center.—
Carolanne Griffith Roberts,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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The race, organized annually by the Newport Ocean Sailing Association, draws a mix of serious sailors in multimillion-dollar yachts, alongside weekend warriors who sail decades-old boats, with vessels ranging from small 29-footers to massive 85-foot yachts.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Businesses have doled out up as much as $4 million to move boats through the Panama Canal with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, according to the Panama Canal Authority, in a move that has created a seismic shift in global trade flows.—
Alma Solis,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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After the bell, Apple reports as CEO Tim Cook prepares to step down .—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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The incident comes as Washington prepares for the high-profile visit, with streets around the National Mall adorned with Union Jack.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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Try this instead The prevalence of vaguebooking also speaks to the breakdown of communication skills more broadly.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Facing a crisis in critical thinking skills, some are reviving oral exams, forcing students to defend their assignments to instructors in real time.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Heorhii Tykhyi, a spokesman for Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry, said Kyiv had informed Israeli authorities about the vessels in advance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Since the beginning of the war, nearly 800 vessels have been stuck in a holding pattern near the passage, impacting about 20,000 mariners.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The group composes its own sacred music, lilting songs that prompt women in green-and-white wraparounds to vigorously shake their bodies.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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But a stockpile of cap space also could facilitate trades far more easily than working solely with cap exceptions.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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As details emerge of executives profiting from stock trades just days before the news, anger and betrayal deepen, and confusion and heartbreak occur as rumors spread and questions go unanswered.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Pão de queijo, as moreish as popcorn, manioc gnocchi, rock-pool sea urchins and Tainha fish, caught by local fishermen who still use traditional canoes and spears, are all served on banana leaves on a wooden table outdoors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The tour ends at the Scar Trees, which are a group of trees that had their bark removed by Aboriginal Peoples for various purposes, including crafting items like canoes or shields.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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