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
This one still offers precise, flavorful food served on wood dishes made by Ainu craftsmen nearly 70 years ago, when the restaurant first opened.
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Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
To never have had a normal, nine-to-five job, and always being surrounded by incredibly gifted artists and musicians and craftsmen who work at the highest level.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
The transformation took three years and a color decision that surprised even local craftsmen.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Our great Midwestern heartland was built by German farmers and craftsmen who transformed empty plains into a global agricultural powerhouse.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
The couple employed local craftsmen to clear the area and built two terraces supported by drystone walls using the same techniques once employed for cultivating capers.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Jack Fisk, the guest on this episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, is arguably the greatest of all living film craftsmen.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Fast forward some three decades and today, Orms and his team of craftsmen have emerged as arguably the industry’s most esteemed engravers.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Adventures have taken children and parents from the Caribbean to India to Japan, bringing local storytellers, craftsmen, and guides into the narrative.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
To never have had a normal, nine-to-five job, and always being surrounded by incredibly gifted artists and musicians and craftsmen who work at the highest level.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
The transformation took three years and a color decision that surprised even local craftsmen.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Our great Midwestern heartland was built by German farmers and craftsmen who transformed empty plains into a global agricultural powerhouse.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
The couple employed local craftsmen to clear the area and built two terraces supported by drystone walls using the same techniques once employed for cultivating capers.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Jack Fisk, the guest on this episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, is arguably the greatest of all living film craftsmen.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Fast forward some three decades and today, Orms and his team of craftsmen have emerged as arguably the industry’s most esteemed engravers.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Adventures have taken children and parents from the Caribbean to India to Japan, bringing local storytellers, craftsmen, and guides into the narrative.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsmen
Noun
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The trees were handmade by artisans, and weave their way through the architectural structures.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
14 Mar. 2026
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Latino professionals earned recognition in technical categories traditionally overlooked in mainstream discussions, with makeup artist nominations, sound mixing positions, and cinematography recognition reflecting growing acceptance of Latino artisans in specialized film crafts.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Taken together, these projects demonstrate what artists can accomplish outside of traditional institutional frameworks.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Each of the coaches — Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and Legend — will be able to pick 10 artists from the blind auditions to guide through the rest of the show.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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As for adding more difference-makers, let’s see what happens in the rest of free agency and in April’s draft.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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For Uber, the alliance comes as executives pitch the company’s platform as the best way for autonomous vehicle makers to tap rider demand.—
Annie Palmer,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Craftsmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsmen. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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