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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
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.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Many tradesmen whom Whelan had known for years left the industry, and when residential building recovered in the 2010s, few of them returned.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Many of these workers are put on residential construction jobs with little or no training and with no experienced tradesman supervising their work.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The fundamental skills have been passed from one tradesman to another for more than 100 years.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Many tradesmen whom Whelan had known for years left the industry, and when residential building recovered in the 2010s, few of them returned.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Many of these workers are put on residential construction jobs with little or no training and with no experienced tradesman supervising their work.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The fundamental skills have been passed from one tradesman to another for more than 100 years.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradesman
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Trump's surprise Tuesday announcement of a 50% rate, at the highest end of traders' expectations, sharply jolted the copper market, with the premium paid by U.S. buyers over the rest of the world more than doubling to a record over $2,600.—
Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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For traders focused on events, recognizing these historical trends can be advantageous.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The quintessential British Wimbledon competitor of modern times was Tim Henman, a slender serve-and-volley craftsman, who raised his level, improbably, every summer, lifted by a collective act of national yearning.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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According to McKinsey, construction and manufacturing companies in the U.S. are competing for a dwindling supply of skilled craftsmen, or tradespeople like carpenters, masons, electricians, welders, and plumbers.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Okakura was born in Yokohama in 1863 to a silk merchant family of samurai origins.—
Waiyee Loh,
JSTOR Daily,
2 July 2025
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According to a Bloomberg report, the Japanese gaming icon noticed that third-party merchants on Amazon were offering Switch games for sale in the U.S. at prices that undercut Nintendo’s advertised rates.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Palace’s four general partners — Textor, chairman Steve Parish, fellow American businessmen David Blitzer and Josh Harris — each have a 25 per cent say in the running of the club with Parish effectively being the executive chairman and ultimate decision maker.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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The Phoenician Scheme: Plot, Cast, Run Time Directed by Wes Anderson (Asteroid City, The Royal Tenenbaums), The Phoenician Scheme follows Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro), a wealthy businessman looking to start a new enterprise with his estranged daughter Sister Liesl (Mia Threapleton).—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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“Tradesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradesman. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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