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
Many studies show similar results, which is no surprise to avid crafters.
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Annita Katee, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 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
Moms looking for a personalized shopping experience on Mother’s Day weekend were able to find gifts from local vendors, including artists, crafters and food purveyors at the event.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 11 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
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.
—Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
Skill stacking helps crafters grow creatively by combining techniques, leading to unique results and a stronger artistic voice.
—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
Annita Katee, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 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
Moms looking for a personalized shopping experience on Mother’s Day weekend were able to find gifts from local vendors, including artists, crafters and food purveyors at the event.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 11 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
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.
—Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
Skill stacking helps crafters grow creatively by combining techniques, leading to unique results and a stronger artistic voice.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafters
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In 2012 and 2022, the discovery of a royal tomb containing an astonishing 58 elite females, 1,300 artifacts, six human sacrifices, and the burials of elite craftsmen alongside gold, silver, and bronze tools brought the site international attention.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 May 2026
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Pitchers like Maddux and Tom Glavine, his Atlanta teammate, were craftsmen, pitching on the edges and moving the ball around the plate.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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Early machines, for instance, could spin, weave, stamp, and cut far faster than individual artisans.—
Christopher Marquis,
Time,
30 May 2026
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Resource tables, local artisans, musical performances, food trucks and a kids’ area are also planned.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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“Crafters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafters. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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