as in craftsman
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
we visited a re-created 19th-century New England village that features an array of artisans—a cooper, a carpenter, a blacksmith, a potter, a glassblower
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Recent Examples of artisan
Discovery and inspiration await in Casablanca, where leafy boulevards are lined by a diverse blend of architectural styles and lively markets are filled with treasures plucked from old villas and handcrafted by artisans.
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Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Local artisans will showcase their handmade goods, such as jewelry and home decor.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
During the week, artisans set up shop and sell their own handmade art, crafts and jewelry.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
The program will be delivered by two leading Indian design institutes in structured six-month modules and is expected to reach 180 artisans, starting next month.
—Reuters, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
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Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Local artisans will showcase their handmade goods, such as jewelry and home decor.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
During the week, artisans set up shop and sell their own handmade art, crafts and jewelry.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
The program will be delivered by two leading Indian design institutes in structured six-month modules and is expected to reach 180 artisans, starting next month.
—Reuters, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artisan
craftsman
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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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Seth, a craftsman, has just arrived home from his overnight shift making pots and pans at a factory.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Artisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisan. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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