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
For craftsmen, front shirt pockets are ideal for placing writing instruments and other small tools.
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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
This approach may challenge our classical view of computer science skills, suggesting a shift toward developers who are more orchestrators of software development process steps than coding craftsmen.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
One Man, One Engine: AMG engines are hand built by a single craftsman, a tradition that emphasizes quality and craftsmanship.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2025
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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
This approach may challenge our classical view of computer science skills, suggesting a shift toward developers who are more orchestrators of software development process steps than coding craftsmen.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
One Man, One Engine: AMG engines are hand built by a single craftsman, a tradition that emphasizes quality and craftsmanship.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for craftsman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsman
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Key features of the property include lobbies designed as entertaining spaces and culinary centers that will offer cooking demonstrations, and more than 50 annual Crafted at Appellation hands-on learning programs with community artisans.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Activities and Experiences The hotel hosts several events each month, from wine tastings and cocktail-making sessions to a monthly market showcasing local artisans and rotating exhibits at Paggi House.—
Claudia Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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The Industrialist Facing the Barclays Center, The Industrialist occupies a four-story warehouse reimagined as an artist's sanctuary.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The Spanish-style stucco buildings with clay tile roofs are home to more than 80 artists and over 20 galleries.—
Anne Roderique-Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Guittard became the chocolate maker of choice for top chefs like Thomas Keller and restaurants such as Chez Panisse, and supplier to iconic confectioner See’s Candies since the 1930s.—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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The maker of semiconductor manufacturing equipment reported $7.10 billion in revenue in its fiscal second quarter, which was slightly lower than analysts’ expectations of $7.13 billion, according to LSEG.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
15 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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The craftsperson who did the work on her kitchen learned how to make Mexican pool tiles into mosaics for the primary bathroom.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
19 Nov. 2024
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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsman. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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