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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Curated and selected by IndieWire’s editorial team, IndieWire Honors is a celebration of the creators, artisans, and performers behind television well worth toasting.—
David Gauvey Herbert,
IndieWire,
3 June 2025
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In India and Nepal, the company supports its artisans not only through fair wages and dignified labor conditions but also by funding schools and housing for their families.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
2 June 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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Users gameplay as an avatar based on the artist and are rewarded with collectible items.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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The chip maker is expected to show earnings per share of $0.88 with a revenue of $43.3 billion, according to FactSet, after Nvidia reported earnings of $0.61 per share and revenue of $26 billion over the same period last year.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Everybody is just a little disappointed in the schedule makers.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
27 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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