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
Laika more than some animation studios has a very clear, distinct brand of being expert craftsmen.
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Nearly 500 years before, a Franciscan friar arrived in what is now the state of Jalisco carrying a 13-inch icon of the Virgin Mary that had been molded by Indigenous craftsmen from a paste of corn pith and orchid bulbs.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Younger buyers often prefer the character and build quality of a century-old craftsman over a newer build.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 8 May 2026
Furniture and art is sourced from local craftsmen.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Nearly 500 years before, a Franciscan friar arrived in what is now the state of Jalisco carrying a 13-inch icon of the Virgin Mary that had been molded by Indigenous craftsmen from a paste of corn pith and orchid bulbs.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Younger buyers often prefer the character and build quality of a century-old craftsman over a newer build.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 8 May 2026
Furniture and art is sourced from local craftsmen.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for craftsman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsman
Noun
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Embroidered textiles made by local artisans incorporate floral, geometric, and animal motifs drawn from cultural symbolism and storytelling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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One of the most important traditions is pineapple pole plaiting, in which artisans weave and shape materials into intricate forms.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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For the cover of the May 25, 2026, issue, the artist Kadir Nelson decided to paint a tribute to the city’s budding artists.—
Françoise Mouly,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The question turned into an accidental personality test, exposing some of each artist’s values.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Noun
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As a maker, these opposing qualities are persistent and present throughout every part of the process.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The British boot maker in fiscal year 2025 stabilized its business, followed by a pivot in fiscal 2026 to be consumer first.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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In the back room sits Joey Gee, a craftsperson specializing in hats and accessories for the production.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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An experienced craftsperson can feel the moment just before failure and adjust accordingly.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsman. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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