as in craftsmen
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 crafters
The event included live entertainment, by the Westminster Municipal Band and Midnite Run, food trucks and vendors, children’s activities, military exhibits, crafters, face painters, balloon artists.
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Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
Housed inside a former bowling alley, this colorful cavern of cottons and bolts has become a destination for crafters everywhere.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Some crafters take it a step further, selling their pieces online or at local markets.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Nurphoto | Getty Images F1 building sets range from Duplo sets for preschool children, traditional sets for casual builders and Lego Technic sets for more advanced crafters.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Many crafters and hobbyists also feel a strong sense of community among their peers.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The meetup is intended to be a space for crafters of all skill levels to mingle and bring a project to work on.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Savvy crafters and scrapbookers have been using everyday items that would typically end up in the garbage — such as receipts, fabric scraps, packaging and more — as materials in their junk journals.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Sullivan works with a large number of crafters and artisans from the local Connecticut area and way beyond.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
Housed inside a former bowling alley, this colorful cavern of cottons and bolts has become a destination for crafters everywhere.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Some crafters take it a step further, selling their pieces online or at local markets.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Nurphoto | Getty Images F1 building sets range from Duplo sets for preschool children, traditional sets for casual builders and Lego Technic sets for more advanced crafters.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Many crafters and hobbyists also feel a strong sense of community among their peers.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The meetup is intended to be a space for crafters of all skill levels to mingle and bring a project to work on.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Savvy crafters and scrapbookers have been using everyday items that would typically end up in the garbage — such as receipts, fabric scraps, packaging and more — as materials in their junk journals.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Sullivan works with a large number of crafters and artisans from the local Connecticut area and way beyond.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafters
Noun
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Furniture and art is sourced from local craftsmen.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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The statue exemplifies Turkey’s artistic and cultural legacy, highlighting the economic prosperity that local craftsmen achieved alongside their works of art.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The bridge thereby connected Chahār Bāgh avenue to the New Julfa neighborhood, an economically important district housing emigrant artisans from Armenia.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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The afternoon hours are perfect for a bit of shopping, browsing local crafts, and supporting local artisans.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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“Crafters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafters. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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