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
To never have had a normal, nine-to-five job, and always being surrounded by incredibly gifted artists and musicians and craftsmen who work at the highest level.
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
The transformation took three years and a color decision that surprised even local craftsmen.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Our great Midwestern heartland was built by German farmers and craftsmen who transformed empty plains into a global agricultural powerhouse.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
The craftsman The last room in the working part of the factory was quieter than the other two, as this is where the stones are given their final checks, weighed, engraved with a serial number, and packed for shipping.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
The transformation took three years and a color decision that surprised even local craftsmen.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Our great Midwestern heartland was built by German farmers and craftsmen who transformed empty plains into a global agricultural powerhouse.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
The craftsman The last room in the working part of the factory was quieter than the other two, as this is where the stones are given their final checks, weighed, engraved with a serial number, and packed for shipping.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsman
Noun
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The expo offers artisans, landscape architects, nurseries, local community services, food trucks, giveaways, a plant swap and fun activities for families.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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The industry is undeniably admired globally for its heritage and quality, but that admiration doesn’t always translate into a desire to join the ranks of the artisans who create the denim.—
Jessica Binns,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Shout out to the artists on the wall.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Harms Mahlandt and another local artist made a map for people to explore little free spaces in Portland.—
MAGGIE PENMAN THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Steinberger has also been hired by ChatGPT maker OpenAI, which represents one of Meta’s main AI competitors.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the fact the Mavericks have been in a nosedive with 20 losses in 24 games, the schedule-maker hasn’t been terribly kind to Dallas, either.—
Nate Sanchez,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The patacabra wooden tool, which is used to set folds and seams on leather goods and is personal to each craftsperson, is also given star treatment here.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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As in Shakespeare, the actor as storyteller, as craftsperson, must be present at all times, fully awake and galloping alongside a character that’s fully embodied.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsman. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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