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as in traders
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 craftsmen
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
carpenters joining the tradesmen's union
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Recent Examples of tradesmen
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.
—Sukjong Hong, Curbed, 9 Apr. 2026
Unionized tradesmen have backed this approach, But either change from the status quo — PACT or the Trust — will mitigate the city’s biggest rental ripoff — a public housing system that has become the slum it was meant to replace.
—Howard Husock, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Travelers and locals, tradesmen and merchants, the working class and the wealthy would all spend time, elbow to elbow at tables crowded close together.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
But about 20 lawsuits by banks, contractors, tradesmen and angry would-be homebuyers will continue to work their way through the state court system.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
These prosecutions targeting hardworking American tradesmen were wrongheaded from the start.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The opening head-to-toe-navy look, featured here, immediately drove his thinking home, referencing the bleu de travail of French tradesmen and balancing a wider-than-standard cotton knit tie with utilitarian separates rendered in an unexpectedly drapey wool.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2025
During the summer of 1768, a riot broke out in Boston, led by laborers, tradesmen, and sailors protesting against these unjust policing practices.
—Time, 9 Oct. 2025
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
Unionized tradesmen have backed this approach, But either change from the status quo — PACT or the Trust — will mitigate the city’s biggest rental ripoff — a public housing system that has become the slum it was meant to replace.
—Howard Husock, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Travelers and locals, tradesmen and merchants, the working class and the wealthy would all spend time, elbow to elbow at tables crowded close together.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
But about 20 lawsuits by banks, contractors, tradesmen and angry would-be homebuyers will continue to work their way through the state court system.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
These prosecutions targeting hardworking American tradesmen were wrongheaded from the start.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The opening head-to-toe-navy look, featured here, immediately drove his thinking home, referencing the bleu de travail of French tradesmen and balancing a wider-than-standard cotton knit tie with utilitarian separates rendered in an unexpectedly drapey wool.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2025
During the summer of 1768, a riot broke out in Boston, led by laborers, tradesmen, and sailors protesting against these unjust policing practices.
—Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradesmen
Noun
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The app began as an aggregator for perpetual futures, a form of derivative popular among crypto traders.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Their rapid growth has also raised concerns over whether traders with privileged information, such as politicians, could improperly profit from world events.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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Furniture and art is sourced from local craftsmen.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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The statue exemplifies Turkey’s artistic and cultural legacy, highlighting the economic prosperity that local craftsmen achieved alongside their works of art.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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That’s what a company made up of merchants does.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Additional programming is expected to include free salsa dance classes, temporary pickleball courts and pop-up events featuring local businesses, including merchants from the nearby Little Ethiopia district.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Police said over the course of several months, Bierly made fraudulent transactions at more than a dozen vehicle or trailer dealers across Westmoreland County.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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In Europe, the trend has been led by art collectors and dealers.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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“Tradesmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradesmen. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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