Thesaurus results for CRAFTSMAN

craftsman

noun

ˈkraf(t)s-mən

Definition of craftsman

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 Elena of London was built in Spain over four years, with skilled craftsmen using the same materials chosen nearly a century earlier. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026 Mongol rulers frequently relocated skilled craftsmen, artisans, and administrators throughout the empire, accelerating the spread of technical expertise. — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026 The true masters of diminutive camping vehicles hail from Japan and South Korea, but Wellhouse Leisure is quickly establishing itself as a master craftsman of western tiny camping. — New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026 Players also obtain a new Oni craftsman weapon called the Wind Whipper, which is a twin-bladed naginata. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for craftsman

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Noun

Hermès artisans still saddle stitch leather goods by hand and screen-print scarves using an archive of more than seventy-five thousand proprietary colors.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
The craft show attracted more than 300 artisans displaying handmade items, artwork, home décor, clothing, jewelry and gifts throughout downtown Frankfort, including paintings, yard art, wood carvings, suncatchers, candles and caramel apples.

— Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of artisan

Noun

Was hearing Roland Hayes and, in time, other inspiring artists sing Schubert, Brahms, and Schumann songs like being beckoned by a musical brook to trust her instincts and follow its unlikely path?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
That’s the route for a lot of alt rock artists having to do the radio shows, lay the groundwork, and not just have a hit blow up and have people throw money at you.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of artist

Noun

Most branches have maker spaces for artists looking to record music with professional studio equipment.

— Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
That’ll give Heights a first-round playoff advantage, which could be a difference maker in advancing to the area round in a bracket packed with talent.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of maker

Noun

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
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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