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
Then, travelers settle on the ship for eight days to visit communities along the Ganges River, such as Matiari, a village known for its brass artisans, and Kalna, home to the astonishing Rajbari temple complex.
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Also showcased will be the artisans behind the movie, concept art, of period-specific props, lush locations, beautiful costumes, and insights into the filmmaking process.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Regarding transparency and messaging to consumers, starting with spring 2026 each garment will feature a QR code that customers can scan to see its fabrication, origin, manufacturing details, sustainable certifications and details about the artisans that crafted the piece.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Each room and suite features natural stone walls, exposed pine beams, and tiles in neutral shades, all crafted by Mallorcan artisans.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Also showcased will be the artisans behind the movie, concept art, of period-specific props, lush locations, beautiful costumes, and insights into the filmmaking process.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Regarding transparency and messaging to consumers, starting with spring 2026 each garment will feature a QR code that customers can scan to see its fabrication, origin, manufacturing details, sustainable certifications and details about the artisans that crafted the piece.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Each room and suite features natural stone walls, exposed pine beams, and tiles in neutral shades, all crafted by Mallorcan artisans.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artisan
craftsman
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The result is an intimate offering of access to heritage maisons and avant-garde craftsmen beyond the frenetic halls of Watches & Wonders, the world’s largest trade show.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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The larger-scale drama is unquestionably effective — what Greengrass and his team of craftsmen and visual artists have been able to do with wind is a miracle, and that’s to say nothing of the fire itself — and so evocative and terrifying that words fail to do it justice.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Artisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisan. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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