as in craftsmen
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 artisans
Early machines, for instance, could spin, weave, stamp, and cut far faster than individual artisans.
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Christopher Marquis, Time, 30 May 2026
Resource tables, local artisans, musical performances, food trucks and a kids’ area are also planned.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
The skillcations that genuinely support craft traditions are typically the ones organized directly by the artisans themselves, or by tour operators that pay fair rates and partner with makers on a long-term basis.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Each one is rooted in local tradition and craftsmanship, with goods sold directly by the artisans who make them.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Each option below is run by local artisans or established craft schools.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Across the city’s neighborhoods, from leafy Condesa to the cobblestoned streets of Coyoacán, new generations of architects, artisans, and interior designers are reimagining what Mexican style looks like today.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
Scheduled for completion in 2028, the development will provide commercial space for local artisans, independent businesses and community enterprises.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
The first participating brand is Cesta Collective, cofounded by Courtney Fasciano and Erin Ryder, and known for its handbags made by artisans in Rwanda and finished in Italy.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Christopher Marquis, Time, 30 May 2026
Resource tables, local artisans, musical performances, food trucks and a kids’ area are also planned.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
The skillcations that genuinely support craft traditions are typically the ones organized directly by the artisans themselves, or by tour operators that pay fair rates and partner with makers on a long-term basis.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Each one is rooted in local tradition and craftsmanship, with goods sold directly by the artisans who make them.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Each option below is run by local artisans or established craft schools.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Across the city’s neighborhoods, from leafy Condesa to the cobblestoned streets of Coyoacán, new generations of architects, artisans, and interior designers are reimagining what Mexican style looks like today.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
Scheduled for completion in 2028, the development will provide commercial space for local artisans, independent businesses and community enterprises.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
The first participating brand is Cesta Collective, cofounded by Courtney Fasciano and Erin Ryder, and known for its handbags made by artisans in Rwanda and finished in Italy.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for artisans
craftsmen
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In 2012 and 2022, the discovery of a royal tomb containing an astonishing 58 elite females, 1,300 artifacts, six human sacrifices, and the burials of elite craftsmen alongside gold, silver, and bronze tools brought the site international attention.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 May 2026
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Pitchers like Maddux and Tom Glavine, his Atlanta teammate, were craftsmen, pitching on the edges and moving the ball around the plate.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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“Artisans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisans. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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