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 With prices ranging from $140 to $510, the shoes are made from high-quality Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese leather and handcrafted by artisans in Portugal. Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 15 May 2025 Her memoir is a loving ode to the culture embodied by artisans working to preserve their traditional crafts. American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 10 May 2025 Local artisans supply the plates, napkins and glassware and the humble but vibrant interiors keep the mood light and playful—even though intense work is going on in the kitchen. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 And, a cherry on this sundae, a faux bois tea house designed by a Japanese artisan has been on the property since 1929. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for artisan
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craftsman
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  • Still, Goings has had to confront an existential threat to his business: the aging workforce of carousel craftsmen.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 May 2025
  • Shot on location in the Japanese countryside, the film features production design and practical effects from some of Japan’s top craftsmen.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2025

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“Artisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisan. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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