artisanal
adjective
ar·ti·san·al
ˈär-tə-zə-nᵊl 
-sə-,
-ˌza-;
är-ˈti-sə-nᵊl
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of an artisan
artisanal skills
artisanal ingredients
2
: produced in limited quantities by an artisan through the use of traditional methods
artisanal bread/cheese/wine
also
: creating a product in limited quantities by traditional methods
an artisanal winery
an artisanal cheese maker
artisanally
adverb
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Behind the vision were U.K. entrepreneurs Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris, who bridged the gap between growing cacao and making artisanal chocolate.
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Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
For a treat, passengers can enjoy artisanal Fijian chocolate accompanying their tea or coffee—small details that nod to a broader ambition.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
The artisanal homeware e-commerce portion of the brand offers a variety of tableware, home accessories and exclusive ready-to-wear collaborations that take inspiration from the globetrotting magazine.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
The rug has an artisanal design that’s not overpowering with ivory and soft pink hues.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
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Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
For a treat, passengers can enjoy artisanal Fijian chocolate accompanying their tea or coffee—small details that nod to a broader ambition.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
The artisanal homeware e-commerce portion of the brand offers a variety of tableware, home accessories and exclusive ready-to-wear collaborations that take inspiration from the globetrotting magazine.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
The rug has an artisanal design that’s not overpowering with ivory and soft pink hues.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
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“Artisanal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artisanal. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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