as in artisans
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
if you want good work, hire a craftsman
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Recent Examples of craftsmen
Furniture and art is sourced from local craftsmen.
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Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
The statue exemplifies Turkey’s artistic and cultural legacy, highlighting the economic prosperity that local craftsmen achieved alongside their works of art.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Then the double glass, wrought-iron entrance gate built by Apulian craftsmen—a barrier both visual and acoustic—separates the hotel from the city.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Contractors donated labor, neighbors brought materials, and craftsmen recreated details that no longer existed anywhere else.
—Jimmy Jellinek, SPIN, 7 Apr. 2026
These 32 craftsmen constitute the majority of workers whose names have come down to us.
—Glenn Kurtz, Time, 28 Mar. 2026
With veteran craftsmen hanging up their tools in retirement, more and more factories are being forced to shutter their looms.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Construction was completed when craftsmen altered and installed the panels in the third Winter Palace under Empress Elizabeth’s orders.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Mar. 2026
The transformation took three years and a color decision that surprised even local craftsmen.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
The statue exemplifies Turkey’s artistic and cultural legacy, highlighting the economic prosperity that local craftsmen achieved alongside their works of art.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Then the double glass, wrought-iron entrance gate built by Apulian craftsmen—a barrier both visual and acoustic—separates the hotel from the city.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Contractors donated labor, neighbors brought materials, and craftsmen recreated details that no longer existed anywhere else.
—Jimmy Jellinek, SPIN, 7 Apr. 2026
These 32 craftsmen constitute the majority of workers whose names have come down to us.
—Glenn Kurtz, Time, 28 Mar. 2026
With veteran craftsmen hanging up their tools in retirement, more and more factories are being forced to shutter their looms.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Construction was completed when craftsmen altered and installed the panels in the third Winter Palace under Empress Elizabeth’s orders.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Mar. 2026
The transformation took three years and a color decision that surprised even local craftsmen.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsmen
Noun
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The bridge thereby connected Chahār Bāgh avenue to the New Julfa neighborhood, an economically important district housing emigrant artisans from Armenia.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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The afternoon hours are perfect for a bit of shopping, browsing local crafts, and supporting local artisans.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Noun
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There’s a friendly reception area with a giant chalkboard informing guests of local events, ranging from in-house parties to full moon nights at the Acropolis and big name gigs by the touring artists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Unidentified trespassers stole the control stick out of an R train while it was parked underground in southern Brooklyn back in December — along a stretch of storage track popular with joyriders and graffiti artists.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The variety of makers, dealers, and products on-hand was very much intentional.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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Japanese automakers have all struggled amid powerful competition from the newer Chinese makers, now dominating Asian markets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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“Craftsmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsmen. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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