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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
Fahad Shah, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2025
There will be free tree seedlings and earthy crafts.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
It’s crafted from long-lasting teak and durable bone, which means the inlay can stand up to use in a higher-traffic space.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The award-winning, seventh-generation papier-mâché artisan will be the last in his family to master the craft.
—Fahad Shah, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2025
There will be free tree seedlings and earthy crafts.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
The production is handsomely crafted with elaborate sets by Scott Pask and smartly tailored costumes from Brenda Abbandandolo.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
It’s crafted from long-lasting teak and durable bone, which means the inlay can stand up to use in a higher-traffic space.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craft
Noun
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The exhibit displays over two centuries of sculptures that show how art has produced and reproduced racial attitudes and ideologies.—
John P. Jackson,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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The museum’s 20th anniversary events in 2020, including a denim art exhibition by artist Ian Berry and the unveiling of bronze statue of Strauss, were limited due to Covid restrictions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the video, Towles is fishing alone in a boat near a bridge when Horner and four men approach him in another boat.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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His hand is finally forced, on the boat, when the cell phones are returned.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This capability to detect deception should be a warning to everyone who relies on AI for critical thinking tasks.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Not only do language barriers complicate your talking with her parents, but the deception has already begun — this girl has been regularly visiting your home under false pretenses.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
28 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
Noun
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The Path Forward Bridging the manufacturing skills gap requires more than traditional training methods.—
Jerry Dolinsky,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Tuesday’s sneak peek, of course, also displayed Pitt’s driving skills.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The news broke as the Kings were preparing to play the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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On the other hand, having two more days to prepare might provide more time to rest and focus on the season’s first major.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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What strikes Vecchione about this growing legal consensus is that the business giants who stand to lose the most under a trade war have yet to put up a fight.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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But exactly what are the opportunities and what are the risks now that President Donald Trump is trying to reorder the global economy with an unprecedented trade war?—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Hegseth announced Wednesday that U.S. and Panamanian officials had already signed a memorandum of understanding, and that a final document is on the way to formally secure toll-free priority for American naval vessels.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Its current fleet spans four nearly identical plug-in hybrid ships, each with capacity for 640 passengers and equipped with an 86-ton battery; the company says these batteries are among the largest on any passenger vessel.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Craft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craft. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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