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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Its gold medal reflects category fit and practical drinkability as much as artisanal detail.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Unoaerre, previously known as Gori & Zucchi from the surnames of the two founders Leopoldo and Carlo, is credited with having spurred the industrialization of what was previously a local craft largely dependent on small, artisanal workshops and ateliers based in the town.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Officials say the artisanal gold miners became trapped about 200 yards into the mine when early monsoon rains pummeled the south of the country.
—Matt Gutman, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Other items will include onigiri from Cherifish (@cherifishatl) and artisanal beef jerky from K Premium Jerky (@kpremiumjerky).
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Unoaerre, previously known as Gori & Zucchi from the surnames of the two founders Leopoldo and Carlo, is credited with having spurred the industrialization of what was previously a local craft largely dependent on small, artisanal workshops and ateliers based in the town.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Officials say the artisanal gold miners became trapped about 200 yards into the mine when early monsoon rains pummeled the south of the country.
—Matt Gutman, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Other items will include onigiri from Cherifish (@cherifishatl) and artisanal beef jerky from K Premium Jerky (@kpremiumjerky).
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
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“Artisanal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artisanal. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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