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
Attendees at the free event could partake of the family fun zone, food, crafters, retailers and pet adoption opportunities.
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Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Diamond Art Kits and Bead Art Kits Diamond art kits may never lose popularity with crafters.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
That’s where master wood crafter Jon Hartman comes in, creating heirloom-quality furnishing and gifts by upcycling the single-use barrels through his Whiskey Woodcraft program, located in the distillery’s former cooperage.
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Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
The film — which follows a group of misfits who are pulled through a portal into a cubic world and guided by an expert crafter named Steve (played by Black) — debuted to a record $163 million domestic opening and ultimately grossed $960 million worldwide.
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Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
30 May 2026
The event typically features more than 250 artists and crafters, multiple stages of live music, food vendors, carnival rides and a classic car show.
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Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Other popular events include April’s Brewgaloo craft beer celebration and Artsplosure, a May festival with around 175 crafters, artisans, and visual artists.
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Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
Historians aren’t even sure exactly how they were wielded or crafted, so medieval weapons specialist and replica crafter Tod Todeschini decided to investigate for himself.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 May 2026
Inspired by Southern artisans and crafters, the Patchwork Pie uses dough to form quilt-like patterns atop juicy, jammy fruit filling.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Diamond Art Kits and Bead Art Kits Diamond art kits may never lose popularity with crafters.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
That’s where master wood crafter Jon Hartman comes in, creating heirloom-quality furnishing and gifts by upcycling the single-use barrels through his Whiskey Woodcraft program, located in the distillery’s former cooperage.
—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
The film — which follows a group of misfits who are pulled through a portal into a cubic world and guided by an expert crafter named Steve (played by Black) — debuted to a record $163 million domestic opening and ultimately grossed $960 million worldwide.
—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
30 May 2026
The event typically features more than 250 artists and crafters, multiple stages of live music, food vendors, carnival rides and a classic car show.
—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Other popular events include April’s Brewgaloo craft beer celebration and Artsplosure, a May festival with around 175 crafters, artisans, and visual artists.
—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
Historians aren’t even sure exactly how they were wielded or crafted, so medieval weapons specialist and replica crafter Tod Todeschini decided to investigate for himself.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 May 2026
Inspired by Southern artisans and crafters, the Patchwork Pie uses dough to form quilt-like patterns atop juicy, jammy fruit filling.
—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafter
craftsman
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In a way, the fact that Huston was made up of two halves — one part iconoclastic maverick, one part old school craftsman — gave him an edge his fellow septuagenarians lacked.
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Also known for hosting Magnolia Network's Restoration Road With Clint Harp, the real estate agent and skilled craftsman took to Instagram to share the news of his and his wife Kelly's new podcast in a funny teaser video shared on June 5.
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“Crafter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafter. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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