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as in trader
a buyer and seller of goods for profit
an antique dealer who's known as a good tradesman, buying his items cheaply and selling them for a hefty profit
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as in craftsman
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
carpenters joining the tradesmen's union
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Recent Examples of tradesman
In the Middle Ages, aprons made from leather and heavy canvas were worn by farriers, cobblers, butchers, blacksmiths and other tradesmen desiring heavy duty protection from the perils of their work.
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Nicole Mowbray, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
Every weekday morning, a 53-year-old tradesman drives his horse and buggy through the heart of Ohio Amish country to begin his workday in a factory full of robots.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Set just two blocks from the French Quarter, the building opened in 1833 as a meeting place for merchants and tradesmen and was converted to a hotel in 1859.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 12 June 2025
The doc features conversations with Craig Kingsbury’s family members and interviews with local and Hollywood tradesmen and artisans who worked on the film, including production designer Joe Alves, cameraman Michael Chapman, Tom Joyner, Kevin Pike, Jonathan Filley, Jeffrey Kramer.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 June 2025
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Nicole Mowbray, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
Every weekday morning, a 53-year-old tradesman drives his horse and buggy through the heart of Ohio Amish country to begin his workday in a factory full of robots.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Set just two blocks from the French Quarter, the building opened in 1833 as a meeting place for merchants and tradesmen and was converted to a hotel in 1859.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 12 June 2025
The doc features conversations with Craig Kingsbury’s family members and interviews with local and Hollywood tradesmen and artisans who worked on the film, including production designer Joe Alves, cameraman Michael Chapman, Tom Joyner, Kevin Pike, Jonathan Filley, Jeffrey Kramer.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradesman
Noun
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The gap lower at the open is what most traders are watching.—
Jay Woods,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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An unwinding of pessimism amongst short-term option traders could help MU keep charging higher.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The result is an intimate offering of access to heritage maisons and avant-garde craftsmen beyond the frenetic halls of Watches & Wonders, the world’s largest trade show.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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The larger-scale drama is unquestionably effective — what Greengrass and his team of craftsmen and visual artists have been able to do with wind is a miracle, and that’s to say nothing of the fire itself — and so evocative and terrifying that words fail to do it justice.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Klarna makes money by charging merchants that use its online payment tools a small fee on every transaction.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Due to Visa and Mastercard’s interchange rules, credit card transactions carry higher fees for merchants.—
Jeff Kauflin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This fall, Ram dealers will be as popular as the house passing out full-size Snickers on Halloween.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Buyers are allowed to transfer the credit to the dealer at the time of the sale.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Capelli wasn’t a businessman and Chouinard wasn’t an activist at this point, but the men shared an affinity for nature and a willingness to challenge authority.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The survey of 600 likely GOP primary voters, shared first with Semafor, found 37% favor Cameron; 29% favor Barr; and 8% favor businessman Nate Morris.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Tradesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradesman. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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