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
Sullivan works with a large number of crafters and artisans from the local Connecticut area and way beyond.
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Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
With over 50 local farmers every Sunday, rain or shine, plus small-batch makers offering everything from fresh breads to salsa, as well as other local crafters, there’s always something worth checking out.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 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
Discover unique treasures from local artists and crafters selling stunning home decor, housewares, ceramics, jewelry, and more.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
Find the perfect tree at Gubser Tree Farm Browse a holiday craft barn with goods from 20 local crafters.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2025
The fair will feature local vendors/crafters and Packer legend LeRoy Butler.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
With over 50 local farmers every Sunday, rain or shine, plus small-batch makers offering everything from fresh breads to salsa, as well as other local crafters, there’s always something worth checking out.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 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
Discover unique treasures from local artists and crafters selling stunning home decor, housewares, ceramics, jewelry, and more.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
Find the perfect tree at Gubser Tree Farm Browse a holiday craft barn with goods from 20 local crafters.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2025
The fair will feature local vendors/crafters and Packer legend LeRoy Butler.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafters
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Fast forward some three decades and today, Orms and his team of craftsmen have emerged as arguably the industry’s most esteemed engravers.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Adventures have taken children and parents from the Caribbean to India to Japan, bringing local storytellers, craftsmen, and guides into the narrative.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Filmmakers, artisans and creatives must balance their time between making art and completing busywork, such as reviewing feedback, wrangling files and sharing footage with stakeholders.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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Now three decades later, Sideshow has become the internet’s premier destination for deluxe pop culture collectibles, offering not only statues and figures crafted by Sideshow’s artisans but also a huge range of officially licensed products from artists all over the world.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Crafters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafters. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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