as in craftsman
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
as a crafter of handmade furniture, he's about the best there is
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Recent Examples of crafter
With over 50 local farmers every Sunday, rain or shine, plus small-batch makers offering everything from fresh breads to salsa, as well as other local crafters, there’s always something worth checking out.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
This works because soap creates a convenient, dual-purpose storage and maintenance solution for sewing tools, especially for DIY enthusiasts or crafters.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Since the closure of JoAnn Fabrics in spring 2025, crafters, quilters and sewers across Louisville have been finding new places to buy fabric and materials.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Dec. 2025
This one is for the crafters, specifically those who live to sew.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
Discover unique treasures from local artists and crafters selling stunning home decor, housewares, ceramics, jewelry, and more.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
Find the perfect tree at Gubser Tree Farm Browse a holiday craft barn with goods from 20 local crafters.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2025
The fair will feature local vendors/crafters and Packer legend LeRoy Butler.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Nikki Van De Car is a blogger, mother, writer, crafter, and lover of all things mystical.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
This works because soap creates a convenient, dual-purpose storage and maintenance solution for sewing tools, especially for DIY enthusiasts or crafters.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Since the closure of JoAnn Fabrics in spring 2025, crafters, quilters and sewers across Louisville have been finding new places to buy fabric and materials.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Dec. 2025
This one is for the crafters, specifically those who live to sew.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
Discover unique treasures from local artists and crafters selling stunning home decor, housewares, ceramics, jewelry, and more.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
Find the perfect tree at Gubser Tree Farm Browse a holiday craft barn with goods from 20 local crafters.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2025
The fair will feature local vendors/crafters and Packer legend LeRoy Butler.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Nikki Van De Car is a blogger, mother, writer, crafter, and lover of all things mystical.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafter
craftsman
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The idea that these were real artisans and craftsmen, this traveling puppet show with these massive, moving puppets was very interesting to us early on.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
19 Jan. 2026
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This three-bedroom, three-bath, craftsman-style house from 1940 had 2,200 square feet and a two-car garage.—
Rachel Wharton,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Crafter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafter. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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