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
Giuseppe is instrumental in steering the company’s artisans to achieve greater artistic and technical heights.
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Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Bahian yellow glass and indigo-dyed textiles from local artisans decorate the sunlit property, while, outside, sloths and parrots weave through Almescar trees, all set against the perpetual sound of crashing waves off Itapororoca Beach.
—Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
The market will also include the Artisan Collective every third Saturday of the month, which will feature local artisans showcasing handmade goods including original art, woodwork, jewelry, stained glass, crochet items and more, according to organizers.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
This reverence for meaningful detail shines through in the first Mémoire collection, which was developed and produced with top-tier artisans from around the world.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2026
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Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Bahian yellow glass and indigo-dyed textiles from local artisans decorate the sunlit property, while, outside, sloths and parrots weave through Almescar trees, all set against the perpetual sound of crashing waves off Itapororoca Beach.
—Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
The market will also include the Artisan Collective every third Saturday of the month, which will feature local artisans showcasing handmade goods including original art, woodwork, jewelry, stained glass, crochet items and more, according to organizers.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
This reverence for meaningful detail shines through in the first Mémoire collection, which was developed and produced with top-tier artisans from around the world.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artisan
craftsman
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As a bespoke craftsman himself, Boateng is particular about his collaborations.—
Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Superyachts that measure close to 400-feet long cost hundreds of millions of dollars and take countless craftsman and artisans many years to design and build.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Artisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisan. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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