craftsmen

plural of craftsman

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Recent Examples of craftsmen Both are craftsmen, interested in immediate emotional response over esoteric scholarly unpacking. Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 These writers saw themselves as craftsmen and their field as closed to outsiders; at the Daily Mirror, the standard-bearing populist sheet, the crafty Lamb hadn’t been able to get ahead. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 Most of the craftsmen have adapted their products to the tastes of tourists and foreigners, but the technique itself remained the same for decades. Kaitlyn Gomez, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026 More specifically, a wooden statue of her that was in part the work of some Guaraní craftsmen, though with hands and feet imported from Europe. Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 Elena of London was built in Spain over four years, with skilled craftsmen using the same materials chosen nearly a century earlier. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026 Mongol rulers frequently relocated skilled craftsmen, artisans, and administrators throughout the empire, accelerating the spread of technical expertise. Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026 Bella Patina, a three-floor historic brick building stuffed with vintage sellers and craftsmen, has been a hub for antique enthusiasts in the historic West Bottoms for 15 years. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 In India, Micato has been known to arrange private viewings of embroidery workshops, even flying local Kashmiri craftsmen (famous for their embroidery work) to Delhi to demonstrate live for guests. Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsmen
Noun
  • The city's tailors and textile artists have shaped global fashion, and its craft heritage has deep roots stretching back to the 12th century, when artisans and merchants founded guilds to protect their skills and commercial interests.
    Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Manai-Platt may begin with an idea, but expects the artisans to challenge it, suggest another construction or push a technique further.
    Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • At a gathering with other artists, a seemingly playful party game culminates in an excruciating monologue about child abuse.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Some rooms are dedicated to individual artists, such as Rockwell and the fantasy artist Frank Frazetta.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • And now here’s the silo that the silo-makers made for themselves.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The company in January announced plans to spin off its Mobility Group, which serves automakers and mining and agricultural equipment makers, into a separate entity in 2027.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Craftsmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsmen. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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