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
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.
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Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
Fans of the pop superstar turned up to the house in droves to soak up the family's impressive handiwork and to identify each of the special nods toward the singer.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
The last several years have seen the Oscar winner find her place in the fashion scape, with a playful yet emotionally led approach to dressing that is the handiwork of her partnership with stylist Erin Walsh.
—Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
The latest: The festival continues today and tomorrow, so pop by to check out the handiwork of hundreds of Utahns.
Tickets cost $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $7 for kids ages 2-11.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
Fans of the pop superstar turned up to the house in droves to soak up the family's impressive handiwork and to identify each of the special nods toward the singer.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
The last several years have seen the Oscar winner find her place in the fashion scape, with a playful yet emotionally led approach to dressing that is the handiwork of her partnership with stylist Erin Walsh.
—Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
The latest: The festival continues today and tomorrow, so pop by to check out the handiwork of hundreds of Utahns.
Tickets cost $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $7 for kids ages 2-11.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handiwork
Noun
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Many Hollywood productions have been forced to stop filming, amid the high winds, smoke and dangerous fires.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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The production has cast a long shadow that has enveloped Randle.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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During the investigation, law enforcement seized more than $130 million in unspecified contraband, but authorities believe the true value of smuggled product throughout the ring to be north of $200 million.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2025
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By Jenna Ryu January 28, 2025 All products are independently selected by our editors.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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At the Langs’ home, a small work shed in the back yard was the lone surviving structure.—
Oren Peleg,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Pressure from new year’s resolutions, high stress, low productivity during winter, plus waiting for your next payday and needing to appear energized at work all culminate in building up Blue Monday’s bold claim.—
Alyssa Jaffer,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The yield on the 10-year Japanese government bonds climbed 2.5 basis points to 1.23%.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
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And yields – which are pegged to all kinds of consumer loan rates, including mortgages – go up.—
David Goldman,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Handiwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiwork. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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