Thesaurus results for ARTISAN

artisan

noun

ˈär-tə-zən

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 Discovery and inspiration await in Casablanca, where leafy boulevards are lined by a diverse blend of architectural styles and lively markets are filled with treasures plucked from old villas and handcrafted by artisans. —

Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026 Local artisans will showcase their handmade goods, such as jewelry and home decor. —

Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 During the week, artisans set up shop and sell their own handmade art, crafts and jewelry. —

Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026 The program will be ⁠delivered by two leading Indian design institutes in structured six-month modules and is expected to reach 180 artisans, starting next month. —

Reuters, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for artisan

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craftsman

Noun

Furniture and art is sourced from local craftsmen.

— Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
In Heidi Caillier’s take on this Berkeley craftsman, the chair creates dimension and personality—with special thanks to its bespoke cushion—in a dark corner that needs levity to feel lived-in rather than meticulously designed.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026