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Recent Examples of workman
This year’s was directed by the workman action filmmaker behind flicks like Snitch and Angel Has Fallen.
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2026
The street style roundup regular shrugged on a faded blue workman shirt—complete with a retro name-tag patch—over a navy pleated skirt and tank top for a chic outfit that was both effortless and effective.
—Freya Drohan, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
That workman-like answer from Beck, in many ways, encapsulates his approach all season with the Hurricanes.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
And the workman joined in, meowing back at Arthur as his cries got progressively louder and faster.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2026
The street style roundup regular shrugged on a faded blue workman shirt—complete with a retro name-tag patch—over a navy pleated skirt and tank top for a chic outfit that was both effortless and effective.
—Freya Drohan, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
That workman-like answer from Beck, in many ways, encapsulates his approach all season with the Hurricanes.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
And the workman joined in, meowing back at Arthur as his cries got progressively louder and faster.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workman
Noun
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Younger buyers often prefer the character and build quality of a century-old craftsman over a newer build.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
8 May 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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Where to eat and drink in Kansas City Barbecue Barbecue is an everyday affair in Kansas City: a workingman’s (and workmanlike) tradition that prioritizes adaptation over aesthetics.—
Liz Cook,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 Jan. 2026
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For the average farmer, the global financial crisis and the reaction to it crystalized the idea that an elite financial cabal was putting the interests of bankers above the interests of the workingman.—
David McWilliams,
Fortune,
16 Nov. 2025
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Glossip was ultimately found guilty of ordering the fatal beating of Treese, the owner of an Oklahoma City motel where Glossip was a handyman, per the AP.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Juan, a handyman and cook, dove into the lake to rescue his 14-year-old autistic son, Kevin.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The region has some of the world’s longest working hours, with laborers there often clocking more than 2,000 hours a year compared to around 1,700 in the US, and close to 1,400 in Germany.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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All of this is thrilling news for the literary laborer.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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Frey and McClendon agree that new construction is the exception, since builder warranties and appliance manufacturer warranties already provide that coverage.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Professional builders will also compete for awards based on craftsmanship and design judged by 20 industry professionals.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Reminiscent of the Row or the elegant workingwoman aesthetic of Celine’s Phoebe Philo era, the clothes are instantly covetable.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2021
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The crash victim, Thomas Dunlea, learned to be a carpenter and tradesman at Carpenters Technical College in Manhattan.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, there’s an acute shortage of skilled tradesmen around the country.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Yet the story of the toiler turned tycoon persisted.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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“Workman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workman. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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