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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafters
Noun
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With veteran craftsmen hanging up their tools in retirement, more and more factories are being forced to shutter their looms.—
Jessica Binns,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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This one still offers precise, flavorful food served on wood dishes made by Ainu craftsmen nearly 70 years ago, when the restaurant first opened.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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But the soul and spirit of [the films and] the essence of the themes of those films, and the kids and all the artisans and the crafts people.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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The new space includes a mix of new and used books, handmade goods made by women artisans, and reading spaces for children and adults.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Crafters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafters. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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