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
There’s also a strong element of regionality down at the spa; during its 2009 renovation, local artisans were brought in to design spaces rendered in Swiss pine and silver from San Bernadino, a mountainous village in the canton of Grisons.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
Sézane’s is made from sage green corduroy velvet, while Toast’s version is hand-stitched by artisans in West Bengal with a pretty sunflower print.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
In the 1960s, Cardigan’s first jeans factory employed over 400 artisans, crafting 35,000 pairs a week.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Friot said Première Vision remains a must-see for emerging talent, even as her own brand now mostly uses bespoke production and long-standing relationships with French artisans.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
To resolve the issue, Jean engaged Italian artisans to paint out the imposing figure, leaving a nonetheless dramatic image of a charging red horse against a lush tropical background.
—Colleen Barry, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
There are lots of restaurants and shops within easy walking distance, and the free, year-round Sunsets at Pier 60 celebration begins two hours before sunset each night and features artisans and street performers.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Here’s how artisans craft something worth passing down.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
The by-hand ethos covers all the furniture and furnishings, created by local artisans guided by international designers to create contemporary versions of traditional objects.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
Sézane’s is made from sage green corduroy velvet, while Toast’s version is hand-stitched by artisans in West Bengal with a pretty sunflower print.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
In the 1960s, Cardigan’s first jeans factory employed over 400 artisans, crafting 35,000 pairs a week.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Friot said Première Vision remains a must-see for emerging talent, even as her own brand now mostly uses bespoke production and long-standing relationships with French artisans.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
To resolve the issue, Jean engaged Italian artisans to paint out the imposing figure, leaving a nonetheless dramatic image of a charging red horse against a lush tropical background.
—Colleen Barry, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
There are lots of restaurants and shops within easy walking distance, and the free, year-round Sunsets at Pier 60 celebration begins two hours before sunset each night and features artisans and street performers.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Here’s how artisans craft something worth passing down.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
The by-hand ethos covers all the furniture and furnishings, created by local artisans guided by international designers to create contemporary versions of traditional objects.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for artisans
craftsmen
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Fast forward some three decades and today, Orms and his team of craftsmen have emerged as arguably the industry’s most esteemed engravers.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Adventures have taken children and parents from the Caribbean to India to Japan, bringing local storytellers, craftsmen, and guides into the narrative.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Artisans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisans. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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