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
Every master craftsman had their own tools – often specialized and always prized possessions handed down from generation to generation.
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John Sviokla, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Kelly is a seasoned craftsman who always brings her best into every writing situation.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
Choose between traditional red brick (well suited for colonial-style homes) or a natural stone retaining wall that may look good with a craftsman exterior.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
It is produced in Saronno, Lombardy (Italy), and craftsmen in Murano (Venice) created its faceted glass bottle.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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John Sviokla, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Kelly is a seasoned craftsman who always brings her best into every writing situation.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
Choose between traditional red brick (well suited for colonial-style homes) or a natural stone retaining wall that may look good with a craftsman exterior.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
It is produced in Saronno, Lombardy (Italy), and craftsmen in Murano (Venice) created its faceted glass bottle.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsman
Noun
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Mold of Choice The ceramic dishes that serve as the canvas are made by an artisan in the countryside outside Milan using Paravicini’s proprietary molds.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2025
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All pieces are hand beaded with a technique passed down from generation to generation by Indigenous Guatemalan artisans hailing from the rural villages near Lake Atitlán, where crafts play an important role in people’s daily life and the local economy.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Her makeup included smokey eyes and a glossy lip by artist Billie Gene, using Dior Beauty products.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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He will be joined by American artist Laurie Anderson, French writer Tania de Montaigne, British director Martha Fiennes and Japanese video game creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
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The octogenarian moneyman first invested in the EV maker about a decade ago.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The collection is an homage to the rich history of needlework, quilting and handmade artistry, aiming to connect modern makers with timeless designs from the past.—
Courtney Lane,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 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 4 May. 2025.
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