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
Like craftsmen in Japan, a woodworker who makes one thing his whole life.
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Alisha Miranda, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 May 2025
The Japanese craftsman technique was true to the promise of having a quiet, easy-to-put-together setup.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
For craftsmen, front shirt pockets are ideal for placing writing instruments and other small tools.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Sandberg established himself as a craftsman of genre thrills with his 2016 feature directorial debut, the claustrophobic horror film Lights Out, and added outrageous action set pieces to his repertoire with the Conjuring universe's Annabelle: Creation the year after.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Alisha Miranda, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 May 2025
The Japanese craftsman technique was true to the promise of having a quiet, easy-to-put-together setup.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
For craftsmen, front shirt pockets are ideal for placing writing instruments and other small tools.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Sandberg established himself as a craftsman of genre thrills with his 2016 feature directorial debut, the claustrophobic horror film Lights Out, and added outrageous action set pieces to his repertoire with the Conjuring universe's Annabelle: Creation the year after.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsman
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Curated and selected by IndieWire’s editorial team, IndieWire Honors is a celebration of the creators, artisans, and performers behind television well worth toasting.—
David Gauvey Herbert,
IndieWire,
3 June 2025
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In India and Nepal, the company supports its artisans not only through fair wages and dignified labor conditions but also by funding schools and housing for their families.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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There’s a beautiful fountain by Isamu Noguchi, the Japanese artist, for example.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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The show features more than 150 of the artist’s works, including installations of houses in charming disarray and signature portraits of young, punk girls sticking it to The Man.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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Women made up just 17% of VC decision makers (partners, managing directors and principals) in 2024, per a PitchBook report.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Fear or distrust of Covid-19 vaccines is an easy target for supplement makers, Cohen said.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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The Self-Serious Legend is a true icon and genius, a master craftsperson who deserves to be lauded beyond belief.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
29 May 2025
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Ultimately, Kosminsky had to solve the problem by shooting most of the show indoors to save on the costs that would accrue from trying to control the lighting of any outdoor environment, but having to sacrifice quality for budgetary reasons was anathema to his nature as a craftsperson.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsman. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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