as in homemade
created by a hand process rather than by a machine
ordered handwrought andirons for the fireplace in their restored 18th-century saltbox
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Recent Examples of handwrought
The magic that Brian and Charles taps into is handwrought and underplayed, with Archer letting the weird details cast a low-key glow.
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Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2022
Van Cleef & Arpels, for example, created a series of handwrought cuffs in gold that were favored by Jackie Onassis.
—Jill Newman, Town & Country, 16 June 2021
Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2022
Van Cleef & Arpels, for example, created a series of handwrought cuffs in gold that were favored by Jackie Onassis.
—Jill Newman, Town & Country, 16 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handwrought
Adjective
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Around 10 of the female prisoners joined and ate together while some of the women contributed homemade desserts.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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The homemade structure, 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide, represents the last stand for Flores and a larger protest that captured national attention in March 2020.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Everything from bar cart to trays and umbrella stands is handmade in custom colors by Vietnamese artisans in the traditional Son Mai lacquer.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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The guild donates hundreds of quilts and other handmade items to a variety of groups, including Rady Children’s Hospital, senior centers, hospitals, police and military groups.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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“Handwrought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handwrought. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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