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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 fundamental skills have been passed from one tradesman to another for more than 100 years.
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Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Each time, the tradesman showed up, only to find no one there.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Immigrants make up about a third, or 32.5%, of construction tradesmen, according to an analysis of 2023 Census data by the National Association of Home Builders.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
That might be enough for some tradesmen and day trippers, but what's the fun in stopping at the first piece in a modular product family that runs deep?
—New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024
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Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Each time, the tradesman showed up, only to find no one there.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Immigrants make up about a third, or 32.5%, of construction tradesmen, according to an analysis of 2023 Census data by the National Association of Home Builders.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
That might be enough for some tradesmen and day trippers, but what's the fun in stopping at the first piece in a modular product family that runs deep?
—New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradesman
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The bitcoin price has soared toward its all-time high of $112,000 per bitcoin, with traders betting a looming Federal Reserve flip will turbo-charge the crypto market.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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During uncertain times, traders don’t wait around for actual changes in supply and demand.—
Skip York,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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They’re filmed by reliable craftsmen like John Glen, Guy Hamilton, and Martin Campbell — workhorse directors who know how to shoot a fight scene, hit a deadline, and not throw a tantrum in the edit bay.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
28 June 2025
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Rich, handcrafted details — wool carpeting, Portuguese tile, vintage stained glass and custom woodwork made by yacht craftsmen — carry throughout the home.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
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Amid reports of electronic interference impacting vessels’ GPS systems in the area, China has ordered its merchant fleet to report transits through the Strate of Hormuz back to Beijing.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 June 2025
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The capture of this first whaler on June 22 inaugurated the Shenandoah’s most spectacular run, unlike any the raider had enjoyed during its eight months seeking out and destroying Union merchant vessels.—
Francine Uenuma,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 June 2025
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After the two split, Sánchez married her now ex-husband, businessman Patrick Whitesell.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Lewis-Martin was charged along with her son with taking $100,000 in bribes from two businessmen in exchange for stepping in with city regulators on their behalf.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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“Tradesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradesman. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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