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
The calculations for this come from a digital design configurator – and in the future, a robot will help craftsmen to position the bricks precisely.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2025
Westwood Music back then was a blend of old-world craftsman’s studio and museum.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
One section had completely collapsed, and Tommasino found a 70-year-old craftsman who knew how to rebuild an arched ceiling.
—Aileen Weintraub, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025
The property features furniture by designer Rick Owens and one-of-a-kind decor by local Greek craftsmen.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 July 2025
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2025
Westwood Music back then was a blend of old-world craftsman’s studio and museum.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
One section had completely collapsed, and Tommasino found a 70-year-old craftsman who knew how to rebuild an arched ceiling.
—Aileen Weintraub, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025
The property features furniture by designer Rick Owens and one-of-a-kind decor by local Greek craftsmen.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsman
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At times, the work was tedious and involved a team of experts including a supervisor from the Culture Ministry, engineers, patrimonial architects and many artisans.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Help protect and preserve Baja Beyond the landscapes, the cruise line fosters meaningful connections with Baja’s local communities through visits to small fishing villages, learning about traditional Baja cuisine, and engaging with local artisans.—
UnCruise Adventures,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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The actress-turned-artist also recently made an appearance in Italy for the 82nd Venice International Film Festival for the premiere of Kim Novak's Vertigo — and to accept the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Her space doubles as a gallery for up-and-coming artists.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The key difference-maker in the first set was the Pegula return.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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On Monday, Bloomberg reported that ChatGPT-maker OpenAI was looking for local partners to build a data center in India with at least 1-gigawatt capacity.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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In short, the converted technician is a craftsperson first and a businessperson second—and that imbalance often becomes fatal.—
Brynn Cooksey,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 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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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsman. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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