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
In 2012 and 2022, the discovery of a royal tomb containing an astonishing 58 elite females, 1,300 artifacts, six human sacrifices, and the burials of elite craftsmen alongside gold, silver, and bronze tools brought the site international attention.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
Pitchers like Maddux and Tom Glavine, his Atlanta teammate, were craftsmen, pitching on the edges and moving the ball around the plate.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
Another piece of evidence for his robotic nature is that, despite the fact that Oz is a magical land, Tik-Tok was made by human craftsmen—Smith and Tinker—using purely mechanical methods.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 19 May 2026
It’s further refined with woodworking tools (such as this hand plane), allowing craftsmen to make adjustments of less than a millimeter in some sections.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
But growth would soon follow, bringing with it the need for skilled craftsmen to create and assemble stained glass windows for various new buildings, including churches like Trinity United Methodist Church, which sits at 18th and Broadway in Denver, and was built in 1887.
—Kevin Strong, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Laika more than some animation studios has a very clear, distinct brand of being expert craftsmen.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
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.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Furniture and art is sourced from local craftsmen.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
Pitchers like Maddux and Tom Glavine, his Atlanta teammate, were craftsmen, pitching on the edges and moving the ball around the plate.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
Another piece of evidence for his robotic nature is that, despite the fact that Oz is a magical land, Tik-Tok was made by human craftsmen—Smith and Tinker—using purely mechanical methods.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 19 May 2026
It’s further refined with woodworking tools (such as this hand plane), allowing craftsmen to make adjustments of less than a millimeter in some sections.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
But growth would soon follow, bringing with it the need for skilled craftsmen to create and assemble stained glass windows for various new buildings, including churches like Trinity United Methodist Church, which sits at 18th and Broadway in Denver, and was built in 1887.
—Kevin Strong, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Laika more than some animation studios has a very clear, distinct brand of being expert craftsmen.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
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.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Furniture and art is sourced from local craftsmen.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsmen
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This 100% linen bedding is designed by artisans in Jaipur and takes inspiration from traditional Palestinian Tree of Life and Mountain motifs.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2026
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That exhibition brought together more than 70 projects by international artists and Uzbek artisans across Bukhara’s historic center, turning the city into a platform for cultural exchange and collaboration.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
4 June 2026
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Across the campus, 30 artists have created an array of site-specific permanent works on a scale that would even be challenging for a leading contemporary art institution.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Attendees enjoy performances from local artists and bands, while grabbing a bite or drink from food trucks and vendors.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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Are the other bats in the upper levels of your system really difference-makers?—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Nvidia supplier Victory Giant in China, one of the world's largest PCB makers, warned in April that the Middle East conflict could push up prices of key ingredients copper and resin.—
Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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“Craftsmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsmen. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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