as in artisans
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
if you want good work, hire a craftsman
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Recent Examples of craftsmen
The statue exemplifies Turkey’s artistic and cultural legacy, highlighting the economic prosperity that local craftsmen achieved alongside their works of art.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Then the double glass, wrought-iron entrance gate built by Apulian craftsmen—a barrier both visual and acoustic—separates the hotel from the city.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Contractors donated labor, neighbors brought materials, and craftsmen recreated details that no longer existed anywhere else.
—Jimmy Jellinek, SPIN, 7 Apr. 2026
These 32 craftsmen constitute the majority of workers whose names have come down to us.
—Glenn Kurtz, Time, 28 Mar. 2026
With veteran craftsmen hanging up their tools in retirement, more and more factories are being forced to shutter their looms.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Construction was completed when craftsmen altered and installed the panels in the third Winter Palace under Empress Elizabeth’s orders.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Mar. 2026
To never have had a normal, nine-to-five job, and always being surrounded by incredibly gifted artists and musicians and craftsmen who work at the highest level.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
The transformation took three years and a color decision that surprised even local craftsmen.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Then the double glass, wrought-iron entrance gate built by Apulian craftsmen—a barrier both visual and acoustic—separates the hotel from the city.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Contractors donated labor, neighbors brought materials, and craftsmen recreated details that no longer existed anywhere else.
—Jimmy Jellinek, SPIN, 7 Apr. 2026
These 32 craftsmen constitute the majority of workers whose names have come down to us.
—Glenn Kurtz, Time, 28 Mar. 2026
With veteran craftsmen hanging up their tools in retirement, more and more factories are being forced to shutter their looms.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Construction was completed when craftsmen altered and installed the panels in the third Winter Palace under Empress Elizabeth’s orders.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Mar. 2026
To never have had a normal, nine-to-five job, and always being surrounded by incredibly gifted artists and musicians and craftsmen who work at the highest level.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
The transformation took three years and a color decision that surprised even local craftsmen.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsmen
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Guests also support local artisans who will be selling clothing, jewelry and and other items at art stalls.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Local artisans, fisherman, and communities are supported, for instance in an initiative that has village craftspeople turning coconut shells into plates, bowls and plant holders which are sold in the hotel boutique.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other artists who were honored included Dolly Parton, George Thorogood & The Destroyers, John Boylan, Leland Sklar, Nicky Hopkins (posthumously) and Flow State collaborators Huff and McDonald.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The second floor landing by Blue Brick Design Designer Lara Hovanessian has transformed the foyer walls of both the first and second floors into a striking display for local artists Blakeney, Susanna Speirs Ali and Lareina Holsopple.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Abbott, one of the nation’s largest formula makers, urged the FDA to set scientific standards for contaminants in infant formula.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Mostly the defensive tackles are Sieler, the 30-year old veteran who is coming off a disappointing season, Phillips, Grant, the disappointing 2025 first-round pick, and a collection of lower-round picks or non-difference makers, and that’s no disrespect to Zeek Biggers or Matthew Butler.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Craftsmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsmen. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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