How to Use handmade in a Sentence

handmade

adjective
  • And in a nod to the days of yore, handmade items take the spotlight this year.
    By Maria Martin, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The wall and floor tiles are handmade in the Philippines.
    Damon Johnstun, oregonlive, 26 May 2022
  • The result is a one-of-a-kind, handmade piece with a shelf life of up to 100 years.
    Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2023
  • These handmade mats are a stunning way to pay homage to that.
    Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Each coat is handmade in Turkey by some of the finest craftsmen in the world.
    Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Taped to its windows are tons of signs, some of them handmade.
    April Erhlich, oregonlive, 1 Aug. 2022
  • The glass cups are handmade and each has its own unique design.
    Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Repeat with the remaining side of the strap to complete one side of the handmade bag.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2023
  • Their handmade dolls matched the artist's own look, And tribute is paid to them in this West Town nook.
    Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 30 July 2024
  • The brand is handmade and poured in Williamsburg, with an extra long burn time.
    Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2022
  • The groom donned a handmade silk-cotton tuxedo and top hat.
    New York Times, 16 Mar. 2022
  • All of his work is handmade in Spain and shares a special message.
    ABC News, 10 Nov. 2022
  • The most beautiful bazaar of the season, with over 140 booths of unique Alaskan handmade items.
    Anchorage Daily News, 23 Sep. 2022
  • My room had a handmade quilt on the bed and a private patio facing the river.
    Carleigh Baker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2023
  • There was a large dim sum section of the menu, and everything was handmade.
    Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The draping in the corset was all handmade, giving the dress couture details.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2023
  • The color is vivid and the loose weave looks perfectly handmade.
    Men's Health, 7 Feb. 2023
  • All of the bars are vegan, chemical-free, and handmade in the U.S.
    Annie Burdick, PEOPLE.com, 29 June 2022
  • In the early days of Taylor Swift’s career, the star was known to exchange handmade gifts with her fans.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Stroll the vendor booths filled with handmade items sold by the folks that created them.
    oregonlive, 15 Mar. 2022
  • Plus, the first 100 guests at the door at the reception will receive a free handmade cup by potter Dan Finnegan.
    Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The Cake Bake Shop Bakery will have handmade cakes as counter-service.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
  • In the mean time, Younger will be busy creating even more handmade works to adorn yourself with.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 July 2023
  • These handmade cards are an easy way to add modern Valentine's Day decor to your home.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2022
  • Vintage and handmade pieces also helped bridge the gap between old and new.
    Marni Elyse Katz, House Beautiful, 17 Aug. 2022
  • In the 25-foot-long galley kitchen, the oak base cabinets and smoked oak doors were handmade in Holland.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2024
  • The trophy was handmade in 2018 by Lucy Price and inspired by the Queen Elizabeth rose.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, 4 May 2022
  • Be mindful that these cute rings are handmade to order and will take longer to ship and arrive at your door.
    Jennifer Carmichael, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Tortillas were a big part of my diet growing up in Southern California—from the grocery store, at my mom’s favorite Mexican market, and occasionally handmade by my great-grandma.
    Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Mexican modernism defines the design ethos of the property, which is articulated through its use of natural and handmade elements, cactus gardens, earth tones, and open-air social spaces.
    Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024

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