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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
Meanwhile, there’s an acute shortage of skilled tradesmen around the country.
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Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
But there were other issues beyond Sciame’s control, per these tradesmen — the typical red tape that comes with building in the city.
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Sukjong Hong,
Curbed,
9 Apr. 2026
When his daughter Rainy is abducted, humble tradesman Wang Wei is thrust into a deadly underworld of corruption and violence.
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William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Lyftogt said Iowans who signed up to fight in the Civil War were overwhelmingly smallholder farmers, laborers and tradesman who saw the possibility of slavery spreading to their borders as a threat to their livelihoods.
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Bill Steiden,
Des Moines Register,
24 Mar. 2026
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Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
But there were other issues beyond Sciame’s control, per these tradesmen — the typical red tape that comes with building in the city.
—
Sukjong Hong,
Curbed,
9 Apr. 2026
When his daughter Rainy is abducted, humble tradesman Wang Wei is thrust into a deadly underworld of corruption and violence.
—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Lyftogt said Iowans who signed up to fight in the Civil War were overwhelmingly smallholder farmers, laborers and tradesman who saw the possibility of slavery spreading to their borders as a threat to their livelihoods.
—
Bill Steiden,
Des Moines Register,
24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradesman
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New stops and set-ups for traders and investors who took our calls in Interactive Brokers (IBKR) , Caterpillar (CAT) and Delta (DAL) .
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The fear of missing out often pushes traders to pile into buzzy memecoins or the newest, hottest token.
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In a way, the fact that Huston was made up of two halves — one part iconoclastic maverick, one part old school craftsman — gave him an edge his fellow septuagenarians lacked.
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Also known for hosting Magnolia Network's Restoration Road With Clint Harp, the real estate agent and skilled craftsman took to Instagram to share the news of his and his wife Kelly's new podcast in a funny teaser video shared on June 5.
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Wealthy merchants, landowners and even religious leaders enjoyed having nice things in their homes and stopped apologizing for them.
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Near the docks of Annapolis, Middleton's served as a popular meeting place for merchants and sailors needing refreshments after their arduous journeys, according to White.
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It was discovered by Amsterdam dealer Jan Six, a direct descendant of his namesake, the subject of a 1654 portrait by the artist, and it has been authenticated by experts Christopher Brown and Ernst van de Wetering.
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According to court records, between March and September 2024, investigators reportedly made 11 purchases of drugs from various dealers.
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The elder Dahmer, 57 at the time of his death, was a successful businessman who owned a store, sawmill and farm near Hattiesburg.
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Hershey centers on the titular businessman’s efforts to launch his eponymous chocolate company after numerous failed attempts.
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“Tradesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradesman. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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