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
As another bonus, this makes this DIY even safer for young crafters to enjoy.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
Shop the variety of crafters and vendors, and purchase fall faves like apple butter (of course), apples, cider, pumpkins and gourds.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
And as a tongue-in-cheek homage to fair food, some crafters have begun constructing quilts-on-a-stick at the Minnesota State Fair, for example.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
His mother had worked on it also, and another crafter up in eastern Connecticut.
—Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
One crafter and friend wrote her a note of encouragement.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Additional activities include a book fair and signing at the The Mystic Noank Library, complete with a make-your-own mocktail station as well as coffee, tea and matcha from local crafters.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
More than 65 local crafters and artisans were on hand offering handmade goods and seasonal items.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Join vendors and crafters at the largest handmade craft show in the county.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2025
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
Shop the variety of crafters and vendors, and purchase fall faves like apple butter (of course), apples, cider, pumpkins and gourds.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
And as a tongue-in-cheek homage to fair food, some crafters have begun constructing quilts-on-a-stick at the Minnesota State Fair, for example.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
His mother had worked on it also, and another crafter up in eastern Connecticut.
—Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
One crafter and friend wrote her a note of encouragement.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Additional activities include a book fair and signing at the The Mystic Noank Library, complete with a make-your-own mocktail station as well as coffee, tea and matcha from local crafters.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
More than 65 local crafters and artisans were on hand offering handmade goods and seasonal items.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Join vendors and crafters at the largest handmade craft show in the county.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafter
craftsman
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Austin brings a special energy and enthusiasm to his work on the baseball field, which matches the approach of the designers and craftsmen who create our beautiful products.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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He is said to have created the rice dish plov to heal a young prince who was lovesick after being banned from marrying a craftsman’s daughter.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Crafter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafter. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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