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
On the brink of despair, the legendary craftsman transforms his grief into an unyielding drive for vengeance.
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Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 May 2026
In 2012 and 2022, the discovery of a royal tomb containing an astonishing 58 elite females, 1,300 artifacts, six human sacrifices, and the burials of elite craftsmen alongside gold, silver, and bronze tools brought the site international attention.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
Pitchers like Maddux and Tom Glavine, his Atlanta teammate, were craftsmen, pitching on the edges and moving the ball around the plate.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
As Lankston points out, this rule also applies to every aesthetic—from a sleek and modern entrance to a classic craftsman setup.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
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Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 May 2026
In 2012 and 2022, the discovery of a royal tomb containing an astonishing 58 elite females, 1,300 artifacts, six human sacrifices, and the burials of elite craftsmen alongside gold, silver, and bronze tools brought the site international attention.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
Pitchers like Maddux and Tom Glavine, his Atlanta teammate, were craftsmen, pitching on the edges and moving the ball around the plate.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
As Lankston points out, this rule also applies to every aesthetic—from a sleek and modern entrance to a classic craftsman setup.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for craftsman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsman
Noun
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These were artisans who developed their skills through years-long apprenticeships before becoming free agents, working in small shops and homes.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
19 June 2026
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The English director Mark Jenkin works a bit like a local artisan from another era.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The artist, Reven Marie Swanson, has art installations across the country, and even some overseas.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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As the city gears up for America's 250th birthday party, artists at Huddle, a gallery in the Northern Liberties neighborhood, are looking back to the Bicentennial.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Created by the makers of Korea’s buzzy Rejuran in-office skin boosters, the Turnover Ampoule offers a needle-free way to tap into the ingredient’s glow-boosting benefits at home.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
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That on-court prep matters for Indiana’s decision makers, and the face-to-face meetings with prospects are sometimes more valuable at this stage of the process.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
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When Emmy-nomination voting opened on June 11, the Emmys’ website posted PDFs for every single Emmy category, outlining every show, performer, and craftsperson eligible to be voted for.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 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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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsman. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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