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journeyman

noun

Definition of journeymannext
as in artist

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Recent Examples of journeyman Those are exciting numbers for a 34-year-old journeyman catcher, much less a 20-year-old prospect. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The Tar Heels are without defensive coordinator Steve Belichick and are leaning on a journeyman at quarterback to try and spark an offense that was among the worst among Power Four conference teams last season. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026 The team signed Michael Fulmer after Cruz went down, making the former Rookie of the Year the second journeyman to recently join the Bombers’ bullpen alongside Justin Topa. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 And for this journeyman post-punk band, home has always meant New York City, even as its members have scattered around the world. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for journeyman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for journeyman
  1. artist
  2. maker
  3. master
  4. technician
  5. smith
Noun
  • Bodies and histories do not politely wait outside the studio until the artist grants them entrance.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Artist Loft features artists in residence who teach workshops in various mediums, from collage to watercolor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of artist
Noun
  • Crocs has teamed with Polartec and sole maker Vibram on the Tembo II RO, a cold-weather shoe that combines a removable Polartec Micro Series fleece bootie with a Vibram rubber outsole.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Threats of this kind are a risk documentary makers face in the course of their work.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of maker
Noun
  • The university’s clinical mental health counseling master’s program has expanded to Charlotte, and Charlotte’s first graduate physician assistant program will welcome its inaugural class in January, officials said.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Billiter holds a master’s degree in public safety leadership and executive management from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s degree in emergency services management from Union Institute and University.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of master
Noun
  • As part of pool coverage, each network takes a daily turn supplying a camera operator, an audio technician and a producer or reporter.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Verizon said its technicians are working to restore service as soon as possible.
    — Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of technician
Noun
  • The man was a rock and roll sound smith and a lyrical sorcerer.
    — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In Arizona, that state's attorney general has accused smith of legally changing his name to hide his past in 2021.
    — Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Definition of smith

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