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
The trees were handmade by artisans, and weave their way through the architectural structures.
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Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 14 Mar. 2026
Latino professionals earned recognition in technical categories traditionally overlooked in mainstream discussions, with makeup artist nominations, sound mixing positions, and cinematography recognition reflecting growing acceptance of Latino artisans in specialized film crafts.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The Fan Festival will run for 16 days, from June 12 to July 15, and showcase Georgia’s culture with music, entertainers, artisans and food.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Chief awards editor Clayton Davis, TV executive editor Michael Schneider and senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay discussed the state of the race.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
Here, visitors can wander cobblestone streets and watch artisans create items like textiles and pottery using techniques that have been passed down for generations.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, knitted pointelle, cashmere macrame, and hand crochet were made by Madres y Artesanas, a collective in La Paz, Bolivia, created to employ and empower women artisans.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
There’s hundreds of artisans around Los Angeles who have done all the work, from scenic painting to fabrication, and the set is absolutely stunning.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
In the past, the hotel’s arcades were thriving centers for artisans and traders in textiles and jewelry.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 14 Mar. 2026
Latino professionals earned recognition in technical categories traditionally overlooked in mainstream discussions, with makeup artist nominations, sound mixing positions, and cinematography recognition reflecting growing acceptance of Latino artisans in specialized film crafts.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The Fan Festival will run for 16 days, from June 12 to July 15, and showcase Georgia’s culture with music, entertainers, artisans and food.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Chief awards editor Clayton Davis, TV executive editor Michael Schneider and senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay discussed the state of the race.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
Here, visitors can wander cobblestone streets and watch artisans create items like textiles and pottery using techniques that have been passed down for generations.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, knitted pointelle, cashmere macrame, and hand crochet were made by Madres y Artesanas, a collective in La Paz, Bolivia, created to employ and empower women artisans.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
There’s hundreds of artisans around Los Angeles who have done all the work, from scenic painting to fabrication, and the set is absolutely stunning.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
In the past, the hotel’s arcades were thriving centers for artisans and traders in textiles and jewelry.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for artisans
craftsmen
Noun
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With veteran craftsmen hanging up their tools in retirement, more and more factories are being forced to shutter their looms.—
Jessica Binns,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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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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“Artisans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisans. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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