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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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as in boat
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
borrowed a craft to get across the river
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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
Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
During the session, docent volunteers will guide participants on how to make musical instruments from household items and craft supplies that are being provided.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Colleen Slevin, The Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Re/lax Remade’s trademark is creating one-of-a-kind hats, jackets, bags and rosettes crafted from vintage towels.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Here's What's Getting Cut Michaels Map A company map from Michaels showcases the locations of Michaels stores nationwide, providing insight into where customers can find craft supplies as Joann stores close.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
During the session, docent volunteers will guide participants on how to make musical instruments from household items and craft supplies that are being provided.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
According to the federal criminal complaint filed against Nelson, she is suspected of starting fires by igniting Molotov cocktails crafted from empty liquor bottles near vehicles that apparently did not cause much damage.
—Colleen Slevin, The Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Re/lax Remade’s trademark is creating one-of-a-kind hats, jackets, bags and rosettes crafted from vintage towels.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craft
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Coppola’s bold, experimental adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s novel uses art cinema born from European influences to create a dreamlike, almost mythic aesthetic that poetically captures the raw energy of American youth culture and serves as an abstract meditation on time and memory.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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He's also known for having founded National Review, one of the leading conservative publications in the U.S. The stamp, which shows a portrait of Buckley, was designed by Greg Breeding, an art director for USPS.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Electric boats and paddle sports are allowed on the lake 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the year.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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The United States issued a stern warning to the Nicolás Maduro regime on Saturday following reports that a Venezuelan patrol boat entered into Guyanaese waters, threatening ExxonMobil’s offshore operations.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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Tacopina recently appeared on The Breakfast Club to break down key elements of the defense’s strategy in proving Rocky’s innocence, and the plaintiff’s, A$AP Relli, lies and deception.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Today the art world is reeling over not just her deception, but also the stain Ms. Schiff has left on the largely unregulated business of art advising.—
Sarah Maslin Nir,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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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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Gilded by privilege and cunning, Glinda is a popular young woman who desires to wield magic.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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As for the love story at the heart of things, real-life singer-songwriters Koerner and Varga, both making their movie debuts, inhabit their roles with unpolished sincerity, if not technical skill.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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Assigning meaningful responsibilities fosters skill development and builds trust.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As with any investment, there are risks, but when private equity investors carefully assess and prepare for the opportunities, the possibility of financial success only increases.—
Jeffrey Bartel,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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After a journey spanning about 4.5 days, Athena arrived in lunar orbit Monday (March 3), where the spacecraft and Intuitive Machines operators in mission control have continued preparing the lander for its descent to the surface.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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So cap isn’t an issue if the Blues are considering any trades that can upgrade the roster.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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The team acquired Jonah Jackson from the Los Angeles Rams, and now the team has made another massive trade.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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The borosilicate glass vessel features a small snail climbing up the side, and there’s a little glass twig too.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
7 Mar. 2025
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Another system key to balance is cardiovascular: vessels must work well to ensure the brain gets enough blood to avoid dizziness.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Craft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craft. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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