How to Use workmanship in a Sentence
workmanship
noun- The problems were caused by cheap materials and poor workmanship.
- The excellent workmanship of the cabinets is remarkable.
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His workmanship got praise in the comments section of his post.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
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It is well crafted outside and in, with no signs of shoddy workmanship in any part of the car.
—Kyle Edward, Forbes, 11 June 2021
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But to invest in blades is to invest in workmanship and safety.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 24 Feb. 2021
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Look at the length of the workmanship guarantee.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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The best way to appreciate the scale and workmanship, though, is from the air.
—AZCentral.com, 17 Aug. 2021
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Making these breads takes over 72 hours of slow and careful workmanship.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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There is more of an emphasis on good craft and workmanship and a move away from mass production.
—Bridget Arsenault, Forbes, 15 May 2022
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Grab a bow off the shelf and look closely at the materials and workmanship.
—Dave Hurteau, Field & Stream, 12 Aug. 2020
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The workmanship is poor and, arguably, not in full compliance with the terms of the contract.
—Howard Dakoff, chicagotribune.com, 9 Aug. 2017
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In the past the embossing of a letter was regarded as a sign of bad workmanship.
—The Economist, 18 Dec. 2019
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Visitors milled around custom bikes and chatted with builders about their workmanship.
—Kayla Nguyen, oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2023
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Matson explained to Newsweek that many of the issues in the home stem from subpar workmanship.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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In terms of subject, style and workmanship the piece might have adorned an elite residence in Rome itself.
—Holland Cotter, New York Times, 16 Nov. 2023
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The range reflects the unique materials and the level of craft and workmanship that goes into each piece.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2024
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And, of course, keeping it beautiful, in craft and workmanship—the haute X factor.
—Bridget Foley, Town & Country, 15 May 2021
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Is there a way to remove, or at least cover up, paint that has gotten onto bricks because of sloppy workmanship?
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 23 Nov. 2022
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This should be a festive way of taking that long curious look at tradition and workmanship.
—Kevin Dayhoff, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 5 Dec. 2021
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The ship was shot through with shoddy workmanship, sloppy cabling and constant breakdowns.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 3 Aug. 2017
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Those who cross the finish line return to homes with shoddy workmanship that should never have passed inspection.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2024
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The workmanship is flawless, and the leather, wood, and suede elements exude richness.
—Al Haas, Philly.com, 7 June 2018
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But look closely, and there’s exquisite workmanship in the pleating detail that runs the length of this stunner.
—BostonGlobe.com, 25 Apr. 2021
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When the market crumbled then, a number of class action lawsuits were filed for workmanship defects.
—Matt Canham, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Oct. 2021
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This gift will make your recipient admire the lines, the workmanship, and your care and fortitude.
—Roy Berendsohn and Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 28 Nov. 2020
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The review showed that the shoddy workmanship that led to the collapse of the ceiling above the concourse was pervasive.
—Howard Blumestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2022
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This popular workmanship was first achieved in the 1720s in France.
—Brenda Yenke, cleveland, 16 Jan. 2020
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This is more about considering the overall quality and workmanship of the piece.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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This is more about considering the overall quality and workmanship of the piece.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
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The industry standard for workmanship is between five and 10 years.
—Ap McClatchy, The Mercury News, 31 July 2019
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