workmen

Definition of workmennext
plural of workman

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workmen
Noun
  • The idea that these were real artisans and craftsmen, this traveling puppet show with these massive, moving puppets was very interesting to us early on.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 19 Jan. 2026
  • These directors weren’t craftsmen (how directors in previous generations thought of themselves) but artists; weren’t making entertainment (how directors in previous generations thought of their work) but art.
    Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Residents were handymen and nannies for residents in Hurst, Euless and Bedford.
    Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Dec. 2025
  • The bar and restaurant, nestled inside an old blue-and-yellow Victorian house just off of Highway 1, comes from owners Casey Plemons and Paul Watson, who, over their 10 years of friendship, have worked together as bartenders and handymen — and started a punk rock band called the Koffs.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • For low-wage workers, contractor laborers, and families split across multiple jobs, a clinic visit can resemble a luxury rather than a basic necessity.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
  • The scheme transformed the following year into one that produced and marketed several million bottles of counterfeit drink that was mixed under unsanitary conditions by day laborers, prosecutors said.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • While there is still a surplus of supply and builders are gearing up to start new builds, the decline in starts and completions means there will likely be fewer new builds hitting the market in 2026.
    Hannah Parker, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
  • The administration has held meetings in recent weeks aimed at sounding out the builders on ways to improve housing affordability, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing internal matters.
    Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • On the other side are artisans selling their wares and a number of tables piled with antiques and vintage items.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
  • To create the heirloom-worthy pieces, the brand works with local artisans who take immense care in treating the fibers by hand.
    Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Muñoz found it in residential painting with his keen eye for detail and wants to help other tradesmen learn the craft and be able to give back, along with helping re-paint Stockton, giving residents some vibrancy in color throughout their homes through this rough time.
    Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • With over 50 local farmers every Sunday, rain or shine, plus small-batch makers offering everything from fresh breads to salsa, as well as other local crafters, there’s always something worth checking out.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
  • This works because soap creates a convenient, dual-purpose storage and maintenance solution for sewing tools, especially for DIY enthusiasts or crafters.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Workmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workmen. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.

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