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
Kōetsu’s artistic community of craftsmen was supported by wealthy merchant patrons of the Nichiren Buddhist sect at Takagamine.
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Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The calculations for this come from a digital design configurator – and in the future, a robot will help craftsmen to position the bricks precisely.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2025
Each gemstone was set by hand in an exacting process by Bixler’s craftsmen.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Originally researchers wondered if the craftsmen were working on already old fossils.
—CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
Speaking to a group of more than 1,000 craftsmen who worked on the project, Macron expressed his gratitude and appreciation for their painstaking efforts, reports Reuters’ Elizabeth Pineau and Michaela Cabrera.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
While the number of artisan craftsmen is dwindling, Turkey’s glassware industry remains robust and today is composed both of small, independent players as well as large industrial ones.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024
Rebuilding Notre Dame required help from skilled craftsmen from around the globe and the use of tools — created on-site — that match those used by the original workers who built the cathedral centuries ago.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Each pair is manufactured on the Mediterranean island of Menorca, Spain, in a process involving more than 60 craftsmen and women, using quality materials and remaining environmentally responsible.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The calculations for this come from a digital design configurator – and in the future, a robot will help craftsmen to position the bricks precisely.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2025
Each gemstone was set by hand in an exacting process by Bixler’s craftsmen.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Originally researchers wondered if the craftsmen were working on already old fossils.
—CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
Speaking to a group of more than 1,000 craftsmen who worked on the project, Macron expressed his gratitude and appreciation for their painstaking efforts, reports Reuters’ Elizabeth Pineau and Michaela Cabrera.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
While the number of artisan craftsmen is dwindling, Turkey’s glassware industry remains robust and today is composed both of small, independent players as well as large industrial ones.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024
Rebuilding Notre Dame required help from skilled craftsmen from around the globe and the use of tools — created on-site — that match those used by the original workers who built the cathedral centuries ago.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Each pair is manufactured on the Mediterranean island of Menorca, Spain, in a process involving more than 60 craftsmen and women, using quality materials and remaining environmentally responsible.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsmen
Noun
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Ensconced in a historic palazzo in the city’s San Frediano neighborhood—long a haven for artisans—Moleria Locchi earned its reputation in the 1800s for painstakingly restoring glass and crystal treasures ranging from antique goblets to Murano candelabras.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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At times, the work was tedious and involved a team of experts including a supervisor from the Culture Ministry, engineers, patrimonial architects and many artisans.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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While most artists talk about their influences as a means to finding their own individual sound, for Jay Som, her favorite records are an end in and of themselves.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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Popular among artists and celebrated among patrons.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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From flannel and poplin pajamas to pull-on bottoms, soft tees and cozy cardigans and hoodies, makers are leaning into the natural benefits that cotton offers.—
Catherine Salfino,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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Shop The Farmers Market Held every Sunday in Siesta Village, the Siesta Key Farmers’ Market brings together the town’s best makers, farmers, and small businesses, along with lots of locals.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Craftsmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsmen. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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