as in craftsman
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
we visited a re-created 19th-century New England village that features an array of artisans—a cooper, a carpenter, a blacksmith, a potter, a glassblower
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Recent Examples of artisan
Partner with regional artisans and craftspeople to preserve heritage craftsmanship while enhancing supply chain flexibility.
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Gjoko Muratovski, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Members of the Television Academy — nearly 24,000 industry professionals divided among 31 peer groups, including directors, producers and artisans — now hold ballots in hand.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 June 2025
The Loewe Foundation’s Craft Prize, in which a renowned group of judges considers and debates the work of artisans from all over the world, has become a highlight of the international art calendar.
—Ashley Baker, Air Mail, 7 June 2025
Tod’s, for example, has long featured its artisans as part of its presentations at Milan Fashion Week.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
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Gjoko Muratovski, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Members of the Television Academy — nearly 24,000 industry professionals divided among 31 peer groups, including directors, producers and artisans — now hold ballots in hand.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 June 2025
The Loewe Foundation’s Craft Prize, in which a renowned group of judges considers and debates the work of artisans from all over the world, has become a highlight of the international art calendar.
—Ashley Baker, Air Mail, 7 June 2025
Tod’s, for example, has long featured its artisans as part of its presentations at Milan Fashion Week.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artisan
craftsman
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Rich, handcrafted details — wool carpeting, Portuguese tile, vintage stained glass and custom woodwork made by yacht craftsmen — carry throughout the home.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
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They’re filmed by reliable craftsmen like John Glen, Guy Hamilton, and Martin Campbell — workhorse directors who know how to shoot a fight scene, hit a deadline, and not throw a tantrum in the edit bay.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
28 June 2025
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“Artisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisan. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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