as in production
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
proud of his handiwork, he was certain that the birdhouse would win first place in its category
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Recent Examples of handiwork
The cartoonist’s handiwork remains apparent in reruns of his original work in daily newspapers, in book compilations of his comics, and in TV specials based on his art.
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Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Pueblo artists sell their handiwork daily in the courtyard, and the center’s gift shop displays authentic Pueblo jewelry, pottery, clothing and textiles, fetishes, and more.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Their handiwork has shared the stage with actors including Charles S. Dutton and Danielle Brooks, and Alfre Woodard and Samuel L. Jackson.
—Robert Ito, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Launched in 2023, Saturn is in many ways identical to the nine other ocean ships that Viking operates, with wood paneling that echoes traditional longship design and macramé window dressings that recall traditional Norwegian handiwork.
—Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
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Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Pueblo artists sell their handiwork daily in the courtyard, and the center’s gift shop displays authentic Pueblo jewelry, pottery, clothing and textiles, fetishes, and more.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Their handiwork has shared the stage with actors including Charles S. Dutton and Danielle Brooks, and Alfre Woodard and Samuel L. Jackson.
—Robert Ito, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Launched in 2023, Saturn is in many ways identical to the nine other ocean ships that Viking operates, with wood paneling that echoes traditional longship design and macramé window dressings that recall traditional Norwegian handiwork.
—Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handiwork
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Re-using the physical production, dominated by Derek McLane’s strikingly angular scenic design, Egoyan had an idea for a movie about a director, new to opera, restaging her late mentor and semi-secret lover’s triumph while a big pot of backstage operatics simmers away.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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This year’s slate includes eight Spanish productions, with a special focus on two films from the autonomous community of Murcia, which takes center stage in the festival’s Territory section.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Energy products from Canada now pace a 10 percent tariff.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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To be sure, the initial product volley — 55 lipsticks, 10 lip balms and eight eye palettes — would be enough to fill a small trunk, the most emblematic product of the French luxury giant, which was established in 1854.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
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Her work has been recognized with several esteemed honors, including most recently, the 2025 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding News Series.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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She's trained about 250 thus far, but the majority of her work is yet to come.—
Jackie Fortiér,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2025
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This alignment with natural light cycles not only optimizes yield but also reflects the growers’ connection to the rhythms of the Earth.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The yield on the 10-year Treasury sank to 4.24% from 4.30% late Tuesday.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Handiwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiwork. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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