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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
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Major craft chain Joann will close more than half of its stores, including two in the Kansas City area.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2025
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
These writers are expected to read the manuscript and craft a pithy review that publishers will use in promotional material, plastering it on the book’s dust jacket and front and back covers.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
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Noun
While our enemies may suffer, so too will our allies and homegrown industries such as Illinois’ craft brewers.
Submit a letter, of no more than 400 words, to the editor here or email letters@chicagotribune.com.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Major craft chain Joann will close more than half of its stores, including two in the Kansas City area.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
With their young talent and upcoming draft picks, the Heat have moved forward in crafting such a potential package.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
These writers are expected to read the manuscript and craft a pithy review that publishers will use in promotional material, plastering it on the book’s dust jacket and front and back covers.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craft
Noun
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But he was attracted to the group’s thrilling physicality, as well as its melding of art, nature and politics.—
Brian Schaefer,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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Atlanta Botanical Garden Founded in 1976, the Atlanta Botanical Garden spreads over 30 acres adjacent to the grassy sprawl of Piedmont Park, and its footprint includes many lush gardens, walkways, and art installations.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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Maybe White could find a way to make his death kind of silly, as with Armond getting stabbed after revenge-pooping in a suitcase or Tanya dying from tripping off of a boat after escaping a murder attempt.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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San Clemente has seen a rise in these boats arriving in recent weeks, with some discovered carrying migrants and others abandoned.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 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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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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There’s an unapologetic cunning at the heart of this series, and a mercurial spirit that’s as slippery as blood on an Italian marble floor.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2024
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Assigning meaningful responsibilities fosters skill development and builds trust.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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This work ripples far beyond the therapy room, equipping clients with the skills to handle the messiness of real relationships in their day-to-day lives.—
Maytal Eyal,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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His selection as chairman was seen as key to propelling the military from two decades of war in the Middle East to a focus on preparing for and deterring potential conflict with China.—
Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The city can expect to receive about $1.3 million annually in tax revenue from three operating retail sales licenses, according to a staff report prepared for Wednesday’s meeting, and would receive more from a fourth license.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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With so much uncertainty, the Sharks might be unable to avoid trade deadline talk for the rest of the road trip, which continues in hockey-mad markets like Winnipeg, Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto before stopping in Buffalo and Colorado.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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The offensive-minded defenseman became a fan favorite over his three-plus seasons with the franchise after being acquired at the trade deadline in the 2020-21 season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2025
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Whatever your group size, though, expect to be booking larger vessels.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
23 Feb. 2025
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The three naval vessels, which include one of the most powerful warships in the Chinese navy’s fleet, were outside Australia’s exclusive economic zone when the drills took place, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia told reporters.—
Victoria Kim,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Craft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craft. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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