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
Contractors donated labor, neighbors brought materials, and craftsmen recreated details that no longer existed anywhere else.
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Jimmy Jellinek, SPIN, 7 Apr. 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
This one still offers precise, flavorful food served on wood dishes made by Ainu craftsmen nearly 70 years ago, when the restaurant first opened.
—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
Jimmy Jellinek, SPIN, 7 Apr. 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
This one still offers precise, flavorful food served on wood dishes made by Ainu craftsmen nearly 70 years ago, when the restaurant first opened.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsmen
Noun
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Even the stone walls, leather chairs and wooden desks are all by regional artisans and stone masons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Handmade crafts will be available in the festival’s 200 shops, and artisans will demonstrate their skills.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At Humble Beginnings Tattoo, a shop that has operated for more than two decades, artists are offering promotions throughout the week as customers line up to commemorate their connection to the city.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The pocket museum has also served as a proving ground for local artists.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Smartwatch makers are blocked from accessing the iMessage APIs necessary to offer full messaging functionality, forcing consumers who want that feature to buy an Apple Watch.—
Jordan Sekulow,
Boston Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Right now, the community is buzzing about what Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet (which is showing in Geneva again following a seven-year hiatus), and other makers will unveil at Watches and Wonders—and the satellite events taking place across the city next week.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Craftsmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsmen. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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