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craftsman

noun

ˈkraf(t)s-mən

Definition of craftsman

as in artisan

a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands if you want good work, hire a craftsman

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Recent Examples of craftsman Drake was a craftsman who was born into slavery in early-nineteenth-century Edgefield, South Carolina. — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026 That's thanks to the impeccable credentials of its chef, Sky Zheng—who was mentored by Master Chef Daisuke Nakazawa, the protégé of Jiro Ono, one of the greatest living sushi craftsmen alive today. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026 Jingdezhen’s craftsmen have kept alive techniques once used to produce porcelain for the imperial court. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Construction brought together craftsmen and workers to build the French Renaissance château, while a temporary railroad connected them and helped transport materials. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for craftsman

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The concept is small-scale product created by artisans from around the world.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
In a room nearby, an artisan with 20 years of previous guilloché experience at Breguet sat perfecting the engraving of a new Convergence dial—work so delicate that even the vibration of a passing car in the parking lot could disrupt his work.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of artisan

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Like Blonde on Blonde, Drukqs was the prolonged exhalation that closed its maker’s years as a celebrity at the vanguard of a genre and inaugurated a long period of reflection and tinkering away from the light of public expectation.

— Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026
Rivian' s latest financials showed promise, giving investors a buying opportunity after the electric vehicle maker's recent correction, according to Jefferies.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026

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The studio teachers‘ union Local 884 is set to combine with the property craftsperson union Local 44 following a member vote approving the consolidation.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
When Emmy-nomination voting opened on June 11, the Emmys’ website posted PDFs for every single Emmy category, outlining every show, performer, and craftsperson eligible to be voted for.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 June 2026

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