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. 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 See All Example Sentences for artisan
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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
  • 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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