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
Then the double glass, wrought-iron entrance gate built by Apulian craftsmen—a barrier both visual and acoustic—separates the hotel from the city.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Contractors donated labor, neighbors brought materials, and craftsmen recreated details that no longer existed anywhere else.
—Jimmy Jellinek, SPIN, 7 Apr. 2026
These 32 craftsmen constitute the majority of workers whose names have come down to us.
—Glenn Kurtz, Time, 28 Mar. 2026
It can only be imparted by the example of a wise craftsman in the midst of practicing their craft—knowing exactly how much pressure to apply at what moment, knowing when to press forward and when to hold back.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Contractors donated labor, neighbors brought materials, and craftsmen recreated details that no longer existed anywhere else.
—Jimmy Jellinek, SPIN, 7 Apr. 2026
These 32 craftsmen constitute the majority of workers whose names have come down to us.
—Glenn Kurtz, Time, 28 Mar. 2026
It can only be imparted by the example of a wise craftsman in the midst of practicing their craft—knowing exactly how much pressure to apply at what moment, knowing when to press forward and when to hold back.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsman
Noun
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The afternoon hours are perfect for a bit of shopping, browsing local crafts, and supporting local artisans.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Local artisans will showcase their handmade goods, such as jewelry and home decor.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Look up to see the colorful canvas panels, hand-painted by Rajasthani artists, showing off more of the local flora and fauna.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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And Mighty Real also spotlights under-the-radar but equally important LGBTQ pioneers like Lavender Country and the artists from women’s music label Olivia Records.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Bayer acquired Roundup maker Monsanto for $63 billion in 2018 and has faced years of litigation since the deal was completed, amid claims that glyphosate, an ingredient in the weedkiller, has been the cause of health issues, including cancer.—
Chloe Taylor,Hugh Leask,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Skydio is one of the biggest drone makers outside of China.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the back room sits Joey Gee, a craftsperson specializing in hats and accessories for the production.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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An experienced craftsperson can feel the moment just before failure and adjust accordingly.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsman. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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