craftswoman

noun

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Recent Examples of craftswoman Yet, there are platforms and organizations within the country, which not only work towards safeguarding the futures of craftswomen on home turf, but who are also ensuring the survival of indigenous crafts. — Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 Similarly, in a more recent episode, ship mechanic Orla said some very interesting things towards Poké Ball craftswoman Karnathat certainly seemed to have some level of romance behind them. — Oliver Brandt, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 Gotland was known for its abundant wool and talented craftswomen. — Maggie Lewis Thomas, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024 Moshiri was also a prolific collaborator, working for decades with a single group of Iranian craftswomen on projects. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 19 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for craftswoman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftswoman
  1. craftsman
  2. artisan
  3. craftsperson
  4. crafter
  5. artificer
Noun
  • 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
Definition of craftsman
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  • Decor and finishings were sourced from local Nantucket antique shops, vintage markets across New England, and independent artisans who crafted on-site furnishings.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • There’s a section dedicated to coffee makers of many sizes and colors; reproductions of El Morro castle with a small slot for a paper roll that tells the story of the fortress; and maracas made in Cuba by artisans.
    — Sarah Moreno August 7, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of artisan
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  • When Emmy-nomination voting opened on June 11, the Emmys’ website posted PDFs for every single Emmy category, outlining every show, performer, and craftsperson eligible to be voted for.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 June 2026
  • In the back room sits Joey Gee, a craftsperson specializing in hats and accessories for the production.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Definition of craftsperson
Noun
  • After the closure of chains like Joann Fabrics and Party City, the retailer is expanding its offerings for crafters and party hosts, including a wider range of fabrics and new party supplies.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Creative crafters can further repurpose household materials for art projects.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of crafter
Noun
  • The book contains funny and terrible things, details and episodes so pungent that they must surely have been stolen from a fantastical artificer like Flann O’Brien.
    — James Wood, The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2022
  • The book includes new spells, character subclasses, story options for groups of players, options for creating sidekicks, tools for Dungeon Masters and includes the artificer class of magical inventors.
    — Jordan Culver, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2020
Definition of artificer

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