artisans

plural of artisan
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 Art Nouveau interiors, featuring mosaics and furnishings designed by leading artists and artisans of the era, evoke an elegant and cosmopolitan Milan, while at the bar, the Campari seltzer remains the house specialty. — Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026 From the great artists and thinkers who shaped civilization to the artisans and industrial districts that continue to define excellence today, Italy has consistently transformed creativity and expertise into enduring value. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026 The former, which the marque’s artisans have never used to create marquetry, was chosen for its resemblance to the birds’ iridescent plumage. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026 Food and wine lovers from across Texas will head to Fredericksburg for the Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival, a four-day celebration featuring the region’s chefs, winemakers, farmers, ranchers, and artisans. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026 In celebration of the 50th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, which took place in June, the showcase spotlights five LGBTQ + films, along with the LGBTQ+ artisans behind and in front of the camera. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 AmaWaterways is giving travelers easy access to Usiacurí's weavers and other artisans. — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 Take a stroll to explore the works of artisans and designers while sampling dishes from independent food stalls. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2026 York Food + Drink specializes in local foods and drinks from artisans, and featured a wine shop. — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for artisans
craftsmen
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  • Jingdezhen’s craftsmen have kept alive techniques once used to produce porcelain for the imperial court.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Construction brought together craftsmen and workers to build the French Renaissance château, while a temporary railroad connected them and helped transport materials.
    — Abby Price, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Artisans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisans. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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