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
Each accommodation has its own look that illustrates the talented craftsmen brought in for the project, from the woven red cedar ceiling in Sho to the unchamfered log pillars in Gyo.
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Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
The case was designed by John Galvin, a seasoned craftsman based in Glasgow who has worked with many other distilleries on high-end releases.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
Every master craftsman had their own tools – often specialized and always prized possessions handed down from generation to generation.
—John Sviokla, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Kelly is a seasoned craftsman who always brings her best into every writing situation.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
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Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
The case was designed by John Galvin, a seasoned craftsman based in Glasgow who has worked with many other distilleries on high-end releases.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
Every master craftsman had their own tools – often specialized and always prized possessions handed down from generation to generation.
—John Sviokla, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Kelly is a seasoned craftsman who always brings her best into every writing situation.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsman
Noun
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Her memoir is a loving ode to the culture embodied by artisans working to preserve their traditional crafts.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Local artisans supply the plates, napkins and glassware and the humble but vibrant interiors keep the mood light and playful—even though intense work is going on in the kitchen.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Grammy-winning artist John Legend opened up about the troubling transformation of longtime collaborator and friend Kanye West in a candid interview with The London Times published on Saturday (May 10).—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
12 May 2025
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On colorful plinths made by Sarabande artist Adam, the brand showcased their special edition of Vintage 2015 in tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Broken spotlight Quarterback Cam Ward, the No. 1 pick in the draft, and the Tennessee Titans didn’t get any love from the schedule makers.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The maker of semiconductor manufacturing equipment reported $7.10 billion in revenue in its fiscal second quarter, which was slightly lower than analysts’ expectations of $7.13 billion, according to LSEG.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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Ultimately, Kosminsky had to solve the problem by shooting most of the show indoors to save on the costs that would accrue from trying to control the lighting of any outdoor environment, but having to sacrifice quality for budgetary reasons was anathema to his nature as a craftsperson.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
24 Mar. 2025
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The craftsperson who did the work on her kitchen learned how to make Mexican pool tiles into mosaics for the primary bathroom.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
19 Nov. 2024
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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsman. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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