WORKMEN Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

workmen

noun

plural of workman

as in craftsmen

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Noun

Its spoked wheels had been replaced 25 or so years before with new ones made by Amish craftsmen at Hoosier Buggy Shop in Indiana, Carmody said.

— Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
It’s crafted by these incredible artists and craftsmen who build the world with their own hands.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of craftsmen

Noun

Federal immigration agents have spent weeks scouring the Central Valley, immigrant rights organizers say, noting warrantless arrests and the targeting of farm laborers on their way to work.

— Cindy Carcamo, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026
Though the inside is upscale, eclectic, cozy and polished, anyone is welcome in the space, from blue-collar laborers to lawyers, Blum said.

— Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of laborers

Noun

Volunteers, who can include enthusiastic tinkerers, bike repair gurus and experienced handymen, help repair flat tires, broken lamps and clothing.

— Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Aug. 2026
Try running a vacation rental somewhere without reliable cleaners, handymen or a guest base.

— Avery Carl, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of handymen

Noun

America’s housing market is paralyzed, with buyers pulling back and builders growing more pessimistic ahead of the midterms.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
The most glaring is the contrast between majoritarian consensus builders on one hand and the party's firebrands on the left.

— Ron Elving, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of builders

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Karine Hassoun called on Egyptian painters, professors, and artisans for her eight-cabin dahabeah, Nile Divine, a celebration of contemporary Egyptian craft.

— Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
The concept is small-scale product created by artisans from around the world.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of artisans

Noun

More than 175 crafters, artists and vendors will offer everything from seasonal and home decor to clothing accessories, soaps, lotions, jewelry, gifts for children and more.

— Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026
Knitters and other crafters say busy hands quiet their minds.

— Maggie Penman, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of crafters

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