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
Even scenes with a lot of silence prove to be difficult for the artisans.
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Abigail Lee, Variety, 5 July 2025
All the dishware is made in Mexico by Mexican artisans, giving it a warm and homey touch.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Interactive features include live demonstrations by artisans in the ‘workshop and testing’ areas.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
But these apartments weren’t put together by the usual Ikea enthusiast; rather, the 15 charming one and two-bedroom apartments feature furniture and decor from local antique shops, Portuguese folk art, and handcrafted textiles by local artisans.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Abigail Lee, Variety, 5 July 2025
All the dishware is made in Mexico by Mexican artisans, giving it a warm and homey touch.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Interactive features include live demonstrations by artisans in the ‘workshop and testing’ areas.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
But these apartments weren’t put together by the usual Ikea enthusiast; rather, the 15 charming one and two-bedroom apartments feature furniture and decor from local antique shops, Portuguese folk art, and handcrafted textiles by local artisans.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artisan
craftsman
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The quintessential British Wimbledon competitor of modern times was Tim Henman, a slender serve-and-volley craftsman, who raised his level, improbably, every summer, lifted by a collective act of national yearning.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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According to McKinsey, construction and manufacturing companies in the U.S. are competing for a dwindling supply of skilled craftsmen, or tradespeople like carpenters, masons, electricians, welders, and plumbers.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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“Artisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisan. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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