WORKMEN Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

workmen

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More specifically, a wooden statue of her that was in part the work of some Guaraní craftsmen, though with hands and feet imported from Europe.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Elena of London was built in Spain over four years, with skilled craftsmen using the same materials chosen nearly a century earlier.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of craftsmen

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This was followed by the establishment of regional rural banks starting in 1975, with the aim of lending to financially weaker rural groups, including marginal farmers, agricultural laborers, and small entrepreneurs.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
My beloved barn jacket dates back to 19th-century France—referred to as a chore coat or bleu de travail—where it was worn among farmers and laborers who relied on its tough, moleskin fabric to get them through fieldwork.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of laborers

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Try running a vacation rental somewhere without reliable cleaners, handymen or a guest base.

— Avery Carl, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Definition of handymen

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The latter was made by Collectiva Concepción, a Mexico City brand that seeks to support artisans in rural communities and preserve many of Mexico’s textile traditions.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
The outpost, located near the Great Basin park entrance, sells outdoor gear, maps, books, groceries, and pieces from local artisans.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of artisans

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Founded by the sons of tradesmen, the company built software that manages scheduling, dispatching, invoicing, payments, and marketing within a single platform.

— TrueBridge Capital, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The World Cup may come and go, but here the star players—local teachers, mechanics, accountants, and tradesmen—still play like the world is watching.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026

Definition of tradesmen

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But there’s a special energy come evening time every third Thursday of the month, when local artists, jewelers, and crafters sell their wares at makeshift stands that spill across the sidewalks during the North Beaches Art Walk.

— Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026
After the closure of chains like Joann Fabrics and Party City, the retailer is expanding its offerings for crafters and party hosts, including a wider range of fabrics and new party supplies.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026

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