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
Coretta Owusu, a lawyer, advocate, and entrepreneur, launched her brand to celebrate African design and local artisans through the practice of handweaving.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
The story of chamoy really parallels this journey of blue-and-white ceramics, which got to Mexico because of Spanish colonialism and then was adopted by local artisans.
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Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Handcrafted Handcrafted incense holders are often made by local artisans instead of being produced in a factory.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Be sure to hit the subterranean SoWa Vintage Market for thrifting finds, and on weekends from spring through fall the outdoor SoWa Open Market sets up shop with local vendors, artisans, food purveyors, farmers, and food and drink trucks selling their wares in a fun, alfresco setting.
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Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
The story of chamoy really parallels this journey of blue-and-white ceramics, which got to Mexico because of Spanish colonialism and then was adopted by local artisans.
—
Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Handcrafted Handcrafted incense holders are often made by local artisans instead of being produced in a factory.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Be sure to hit the subterranean SoWa Vintage Market for thrifting finds, and on weekends from spring through fall the outdoor SoWa Open Market sets up shop with local vendors, artisans, food purveyors, farmers, and food and drink trucks selling their wares in a fun, alfresco setting.
—
Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artisan
craftsman
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In a way, the fact that Huston was made up of two halves — one part iconoclastic maverick, one part old school craftsman — gave him an edge his fellow septuagenarians lacked.
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Also known for hosting Magnolia Network's Restoration Road With Clint Harp, the real estate agent and skilled craftsman took to Instagram to share the news of his and his wife Kelly's new podcast in a funny teaser video shared on June 5.
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“Artisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisan. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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