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
Superyachts that measure close to 400-feet long cost hundreds of millions of dollars and take countless craftsman and artisans many years to design and build.
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Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
On the brink of despair, the legendary craftsman transforms his grief into an unyielding drive for vengeance.
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Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
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.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 May 2026
Pitchers like Maddux and Tom Glavine, his Atlanta teammate, were craftsmen, pitching on the edges and moving the ball around the plate.
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Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for craftsman
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
On the brink of despair, the legendary craftsman transforms his grief into an unyielding drive for vengeance.
—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
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
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
See All Example Sentences for craftsman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsman
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These artisans, with their trade secrets, were kept on Murano, a cluster of islands just across the lagoon from the city, ostensibly as a precaution against fire, though the state would also send assassins after anyone who tried to leave.
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All the furnishings and fixtures are bespoke pieces that RWD sourced from artisans around the world.
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While many saw blight at the corner of Colorado Boulevard and Holbrook Street, a local artist saw opportunity.
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Among early winners at the ceremony are Kehlani and Leon Thomas, who took home best female and male R&B/pop artist, respectively.
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Created by the makers of Korea’s buzzy Rejuran in-office skin boosters, the Turnover Ampoule offers a needle-free way to tap into the ingredient’s glow-boosting benefits at home.
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That on-court prep matters for Indiana’s decision makers, and the face-to-face meetings with prospects are sometimes more valuable at this stage of the process.
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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.
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In the back room sits Joey Gee, a craftsperson specializing in hats and accessories for the production.
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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsman. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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