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
Winning for the artisans brings crucial momentum.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
But every statue is handmade by a group of more than a dozen artisans, with production lasting roughly six months from start to finish for each year's batch.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Each guest gets to select a bowl made by a local artisan to take home.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Taken together, says curator Florence Muller, the 300 handmade garments are an expression of passion by designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, and the artisans that transform their designs into artworks for human bodies.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
But every statue is handmade by a group of more than a dozen artisans, with production lasting roughly six months from start to finish for each year's batch.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Each guest gets to select a bowl made by a local artisan to take home.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Taken together, says curator Florence Muller, the 300 handmade garments are an expression of passion by designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, and the artisans that transform their designs into artworks for human bodies.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artisan
craftsman
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This one still offers precise, flavorful food served on wood dishes made by Ainu craftsmen nearly 70 years ago, when the restaurant first opened.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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To never have had a normal, nine-to-five job, and always being surrounded by incredibly gifted artists and musicians and craftsmen who work at the highest level.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Artisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisan. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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