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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Additionally, Altos de Chavón, a stunning Mediterranean-style amphitheater, is the perfect place to enjoy concerts by major international artists.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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In recent years, drag has been positioned as a cultural lightning rod as part of a right-wing political effort to paint drag artists as depraved actors out to pervert gender norms, especially for children.—
David Mack,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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But rather than addressing them, Kennedy appears to be attempting to push vaccine compensation on to the civil court system—and, potentially, expose drug makers to unlimited liability.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Premium players are often the difference-makers in international fantasy tournaments.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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“Craftsmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsmen. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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