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
The entire room features natural-gypsum ceiling moldings handmade by local artisans and a custom wall finished with Italian Pietra Viva marble.
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Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
What to do: Spend your morning going on a leisurely stroll through the Charleston City Market, which is filled with dozens of local artisans.
—Deanna Taylor, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
The design is light and breezy, with a palette of whites and light-colored woods and tilework that’s minimally adorned with rustic furniture, artwork, and decor crafted by local and regional artisans.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
It was built, carved and painted by artisans there and shipped to Colorado, where it was reassembled.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
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Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
What to do: Spend your morning going on a leisurely stroll through the Charleston City Market, which is filled with dozens of local artisans.
—Deanna Taylor, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
The design is light and breezy, with a palette of whites and light-colored woods and tilework that’s minimally adorned with rustic furniture, artwork, and decor crafted by local and regional artisans.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
It was built, carved and painted by artisans there and shipped to Colorado, where it was reassembled.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artisan
craftsman
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The Shash Diné hogans were constructed from juniper logs by a master craftsman, then covered with mud or clay.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Westwood Music back then was a blend of old-world craftsman’s studio and museum.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Artisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisan. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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