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
Alex is ultimately allowed to go free, and the offender – now sporting a bloody and bandaged face thanks to Alex's handiwork – is arrested for rape.
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Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Jackie’s handiwork — turnip cakes, duck bao, dumplings — had their fanatics, as well.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Refinishing Furniture If meticulous handiwork hobbies aren’t your thing, perhaps refinishing furniture will be more up your alley.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
This system is the handiwork of Bala Murugan, a computer scientist at the Vellore Institute of Technology in Chennai, India.
—Bysandeep Ravindran, science.org, 20 Feb. 2025
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Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Jackie’s handiwork — turnip cakes, duck bao, dumplings — had their fanatics, as well.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Refinishing Furniture If meticulous handiwork hobbies aren’t your thing, perhaps refinishing furniture will be more up your alley.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
This system is the handiwork of Bala Murugan, a computer scientist at the Vellore Institute of Technology in Chennai, India.
—Bysandeep Ravindran, science.org, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handiwork
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According to researchers, removing a single gene that controls production of a hormone called thyroxine can create swarms of tadpoles incapable of their usual metamorphosis into adult amphibians.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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The larger portion of the mask is formulated with NAD+, a coenzyme that supports collagen production and soothes antioxidative stress, and the lower chin piece puts polylactic acid to work in each little microfiber of the mask to lift, firm, and improve texture and tone evenness.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, the focus on sustainability remains crucial, as consumers increasingly demand eco-conscious products amidst growing environmental regulations.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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One major caveat with this dataset is that the numbers are not equivalent to the actual percentages of product that is made in those locations.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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One of the earliest works on view in the exhibition, Portrait of My Father (1955), was the first painting Hockney ever sold.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Alexander Langmuir, its founder, was the CDC’s chief epidemiologist and has often been called the father of shoe-leather epidemiology – on-the-ground, out-of-the-office disease investigation through extensive field work and engagement with affected populations.—
Casey Luc,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.326%, up from Wednesday.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.32% from 4.29% late Wednesday.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Handiwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiwork. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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