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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kevin Strong,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
Laika more than some animation studios has a very clear, distinct brand of being expert craftsmen.
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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.
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Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
Furniture and art is sourced from local craftsmen.
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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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These were artisans who developed their skills through years-long apprenticeships before becoming free agents, working in small shops and homes.
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IndieWire partnered with Universal Studio Group for USG University, a series of panels celebrating the outstanding artistry and artisans behind the 2025–2026 television season across NBCUniversal’s portfolio of shows.
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The broad genre of pop also gives artists room to experiment, said O’Brien, adding that audiences these days are well aware of the concept of eras and understand artists will go through multiple ones throughout their careers.
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Davis is credited with elevating musical talent into landmark artists, including Janis Joplin, Santana, Barry Manilow, Chicago, Pink Floyd, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Aerosmith.
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In Japan, chip-equipment makers Tokyo Electron climbed about 7%, Advantest rose more than 4% and Lasertec added over 3%, while SoftBank Group gained around 5%.
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Created by the makers of Korea’s buzzy Rejuran in-office skin boosters, the Turnover Ampoule offers a needle-free way to tap into the ingredient’s glow-boosting benefits at home.
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“Craftsmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsmen. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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