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
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.
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Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Furniture and art is sourced from local craftsmen.
—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
Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Furniture and art is sourced from local craftsmen.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsmen
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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All production takes place in Hong Kong, where a team of about 10 artisans creates fewer than 100 jewels annually based on Janover’s designs.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The backstory Built in 1710, the Stockton Inn has served as a private residence, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and a riverside retreat for famous artists, musicians, and authors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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This effectively revoked the rights of artists to reclaim their copyright for works after 35 years have passed since the rights were first granted to the record label that recorded their work.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Both project to be difference-makers at the top of an NHL lineup.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Now, whether your next custom commission will be a three-piece suit or a polo shirt, consult the list of makers below.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Craftsmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsmen. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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