as in artisan
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
if you want good work, hire a craftsman
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Recent Examples of craftsman
This three-bedroom, three-bath, craftsman-style house from 1940 had 2,200 square feet and a two-car garage.
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Rachel Wharton, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
These directors weren’t craftsmen (how directors in previous generations thought of themselves) but artists; weren’t making entertainment (how directors in previous generations thought of their work) but art.
—Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Neon also can’t be manufactured by a machine and requires skilled craftsmen to be created, Tina Weseloh said.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
The Japanese craftsman technique was true to the promise of having a quiet, easy-to-put-together setup.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Wharton, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
These directors weren’t craftsmen (how directors in previous generations thought of themselves) but artists; weren’t making entertainment (how directors in previous generations thought of their work) but art.
—Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Neon also can’t be manufactured by a machine and requires skilled craftsmen to be created, Tina Weseloh said.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
The Japanese craftsman technique was true to the promise of having a quiet, easy-to-put-together setup.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsman
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Once the residence and atelier of French painter Patrice Arnaud, the pair bought the property in 2021 and rebuilt it as a five-bedroom retreat and farm, using local artisans and craftsmanship to shape the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sézane’s is made from sage green corduroy velvet, while Toast’s version is hand-stitched by artisans in West Bengal with a pretty sunflower print.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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Former President Barack Obama's foundation sent support to Bad Bunny ahead of the Latin artist's Super Bowl LV halftime performance in a post that also appeared to counter recent criticism of the show's headliner.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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At the halftime show for the Super Bowl — or the ‘Benito Bowl’, or ‘Bad Bunny Bowl’, as many have dubbed it online — Bad Bunny became the first artist to perform a half time show entirely in Spanish.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Google, the maker of Nest cameras, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Fontainebleau’s restaurants have added specificity and depth to the dining scene in Las Vegas, and most diners here know Evan Funke from his reputation as renowned chef and traditional pasta maker in Los Angeles, having dined at his Bucato, Felix Trattoria, and Hollywood’s Mother Wolf.—
Andrea Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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The patacabra wooden tool, which is used to set folds and seams on leather goods and is personal to each craftsperson, is also given star treatment here.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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As in Shakespeare, the actor as storyteller, as craftsperson, must be present at all times, fully awake and galloping alongside a character that’s fully embodied.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsman. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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