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as in art
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
an expert in the craft of cabinetmaking
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2
as in boat
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
borrowed a craft to get across the river
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3
as in deception
the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery
never hesitated to resort to craft to get what they wanted in life
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as in cunning
skill in achieving one's ends through indirect, subtle, or underhanded means
celebrated in political circles for his craft, he's the legislator who knows how to get bills passed
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as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
a really ingenious household appliance that shows a lot of craft on the part of its inventors
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as in to prepare
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 craft
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Known as something of a walking Letterboxd — with that same chameleon look Ricci has — Thatcher oozes with affection for the Ricci-starring films that have shaped her love of the craft.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
That’s why the First Amendment Foundation and other public records advocates worked to help craft SB 1434 — a bill that would force agencies to stop stonewalling the public.
—Bobby Block, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
When spring officially begins on March 20, Waukegan Harbor begins to come alive once again as shore fishers hit the breakwaters and boaters begin readying their crafts for a summer of fun on the water.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Known as something of a walking Letterboxd — with that same chameleon look Ricci has — Thatcher oozes with affection for the Ricci-starring films that have shaped her love of the craft.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
Verb
It’s crafted with Lululemon’s signature Nulu fabric blend, which is not only moisture-wicking and breathable, but also buttery soft.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
That’s why the First Amendment Foundation and other public records advocates worked to help craft SB 1434 — a bill that would force agencies to stop stonewalling the public.
—Bobby Block, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craft
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Local Vibe: Salt Lake has grown into a sophisticated urban sprawl with a vibrant downtown, thriving art scene, and bustling nightlife with street vendors and musicians.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2025
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March 23, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. New York’s only all-classical music station WQXR (105.9 FM) returns to Brooklyn Children’s Museum for a day of performances, dance workshops, arts and crafts and more.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Authorities are now searching additional neighboring beaches as well as on land with 300 officers, search dogs, boats, two helicopters and other resources, Fox News Digital has confirmed.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
13 Mar. 2025
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For thousands of years, Arctic peoples have used a hunting boat called the qajaq, which is designed for speed and silence and is made of sealskin stretched over a whalebone or driftwood frame.—
Chloe Berge,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2025
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In the beginning, each player is secretly assigned as either a Faithful or a Traitor, setting the stage for an intense game of deception, strategy and survival.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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After weeks of treachery and deception, the final roundtable has been viewed, and the winner or winners for The Traitors Season 3 have been revealed.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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Joey Merlo’s cunning, captivating On Set With Theda Bara first lit its murky lights at the Brick a year ago — and now, in a heartening example of institutional collaboration, the Transport Group and the Lucille Lortel Theatre have pitched in as presenters to bring it back for an encore performance.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2024
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For Mirren, the cunning and cruelty of Whitfield is a timely example of power corrupting absolutely.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
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Isabel De Vries, Leetcode Wizard’s head of marketing, told CNBC in a statement that Leetcode-style interviews fail to accurately measure engineering skills and fail to reflect actual daily engineering work.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
9 Mar. 2025
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With the rise of the gig economy and digital platforms, turning your existing skills into a profitable side hustle has never been easier, or more necessary.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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What was the process like in terms of preparing for that role?—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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White Castle took many pains to be productive, like making its burgers square to maximize the number of burgers that could fit on a grill, and limiting its menu to only a few items, which streamlined the process of preparing, cooking and serving food.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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Try asking about slight discounts on a purchase, negotiating a better seat on a flight or proposing a trade with a colleague on task assignments.—
Jean-Marc Chanoine,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Bruins’ need for young talent is one reason Sweeney cut so deep before the trade deadline.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Houthi rebels attacked over 100 merchant vessels with missiles and drones, sinking two vessels and killing four sailors, from November 2023 until January this year when a ceasefire began in Gaza.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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This capability could drastically reduce vessel downtime and lower logistical costs associated with transporting replacement parts from shore.—
Michael Molitch-Hou,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Craft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craft. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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