as in craft
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands volunteers demonstrating early American handicrafts, such as blacksmithing, glassblowing, and weaving

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Recent Examples of handicraft My eyes adjust slowly, taking in vivid murals and shelves filled with colorful handicrafts. Iona Brannon, AFAR Media, 6 May 2025 With padded walls that resemble the inside out of a Loro Piana jacket, the space exhibits eight avant-garde pieces in natural hues that combine monastic refinement, theatrical play on volumes, and intricate handicrafts. Denni Hu, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025 The nightly rates aren’t breathlessly high, and the warm design displays Peruvian handicrafts such Khipu (Incan knotted cords used for record keeping), oversized Chomba jars, and Paracas pottery throughout. Katie Chang, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 There are also charming villages selling fabrics and handicrafts. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for handicraft
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Noun
  • Kids can enjoy a magic show starring Christopher T. Magician and participate in various crafts and activities.
    Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
  • Featuring knit and crochet items, baby quilts, floral arrangements, jewelry and wooden crafts.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
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  • Naturally creative and expressive, Leo parents encourage their kids to explore interests in music, drama, and art.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2025
  • The shop features bespoke furniture and lighting designed by Max ID NY’s founder Maximilian Eicke with spacial and experiential design by My Nguyen and art by Chidy Wayne.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
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  • The potential trade idea would also reunite Morton with Alex Bregman and Alex Cora, who shared the dugout when the Houston Astros won the 2017 World Series.
    Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
  • The proposal, championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, was meant to stop India and China from financing Russia’s military through the oil trade.
    Simon Shuster, Time, 15 July 2025

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“Handicraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicraft. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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