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
At this family-run studio, every piece is entirely handmade and can be customized to your taste.
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Jambert says hunting for handmade furniture from the Arts and Crafts era is especially worth the effort.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Pick up lunch at Corinne San Antonio — open all day, with handmade burrata, soups, salads and sandwiches — before visiting the Tower of the Americas.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
Many of the handmade fireplace tiles—some with small, scallop shell details—were in good shape.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Jambert says hunting for handmade furniture from the Arts and Crafts era is especially worth the effort.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Pick up lunch at Corinne San Antonio — open all day, with handmade burrata, soups, salads and sandwiches — before visiting the Tower of the Americas.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
Many of the handmade fireplace tiles—some with small, scallop shell details—were in good shape.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for handmade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handmade
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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
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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
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“Handmade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handmade. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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