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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
Many residents continued working in the surrounding citrus groves, and others began establishing their own businesses as merchants, builders, and tradesmen.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 Apr. 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for tradesman
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, there’s an acute shortage of skilled tradesmen around the country.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for tradesman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradesman
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Gendron said his ancestors were among the first outsiders to settle the island in the 1700s, when three brothers, fur traders all, left Canada and followed the Mississippi south.
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That's a key technical level watched and used by traders, illustrating a stock or index's trend.
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Businesses and craftsmen around the world are continuing to post congratulations for the soon-to-be newlyweds.
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Eventually, through persistence, sponsorship, legal guidance, and the practical help of Panos’s network, an opportunity emerged through my father’s skills as a painter and craftsman.
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For Verizon Dollars, Berland said the company wanted to avoid telling customers which brands and merchants should matter to them.
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Dutch merchants, families and investors moved through a wide Atlantic network that connected Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and North America.
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Hybrids and fuel-sipping gas vehicles are great choices that probably won’t break the bank at the dealer or the pump.
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Buying gold through a dealer like JM Bullion is generally safe, but always perform your own due diligence before investing, since gold does carry market risk.
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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 6 Jul. 2026.
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