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
The cartoonist’s handiwork remains apparent in reruns of his original work in daily newspapers, in book compilations of his comics, and in TV specials based on his art.
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Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Pueblo artists sell their handiwork daily in the courtyard, and the center’s gift shop displays authentic Pueblo jewelry, pottery, clothing and textiles, fetishes, and more.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Their handiwork has shared the stage with actors including Charles S. Dutton and Danielle Brooks, and Alfre Woodard and Samuel L. Jackson.
—Robert Ito, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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.
—Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
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Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Pueblo artists sell their handiwork daily in the courtyard, and the center’s gift shop displays authentic Pueblo jewelry, pottery, clothing and textiles, fetishes, and more.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Their handiwork has shared the stage with actors including Charles S. Dutton and Danielle Brooks, and Alfre Woodard and Samuel L. Jackson.
—Robert Ito, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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.
—Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handiwork
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Amazon's first group of production satellites for the company's Kuiper Internet network is now first in line on ULA's schedule.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sydney Borchers is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital.—
Sydney Borchers,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One lot of Aleppo Sesame Paste Tahini, 858 cases, has been recalled in 19 states after the Ohio Department of Agriculture found salmonella in a retail-ready product.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
9 Feb. 2025
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However, while Taobao’s feature covers almost the entire product pool, JD.com’s supports group gifting, allowing users to share gifts in groups and reciprocate after receiving a gift.—
Li Jun,
WWD,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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If your work is mostly behind the scenes, volunteer for cross-functional projects, stretch assignments, or leadership opportunities.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
11 Feb. 2025
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That authenticity is what Williamson has long been searching for in his work.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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That’s because mortgage rates follow the 10-year Treasury yield , so the cost of home loans has stayed elevated, too.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
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The 10-year yield has been mostly climbing since then, in the opposite direction the Fed has taken short-term rates, as the U.S. economy has remained solid and as worries built about tariffs, increasing deficits and other potential policies that could goose inflation along with economic growth.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Handiwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiwork. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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