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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Today’s enthusiasm for independent watchmakers, artisanal finishing, and provenance has surprising parallels to the late 18th century.
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
Upgrade snack time with gourmet trail mixes, artisanal popcorn, truffle chips, or bean-to-bar chocolate, often for around $5.
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Carissa Chesanek,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The artisanal-fishing industry had been all but paralyzed by high gas prices since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz; a large number of vessels were anchored close to shore.
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Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
The brand is also notable for its commitment to artisanal production techniques, which often limit the supply of some of its most iconic items, notably its Birkin handbags.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
Upgrade snack time with gourmet trail mixes, artisanal popcorn, truffle chips, or bean-to-bar chocolate, often for around $5.
—
Carissa Chesanek,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The artisanal-fishing industry had been all but paralyzed by high gas prices since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz; a large number of vessels were anchored close to shore.
—
Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
The brand is also notable for its commitment to artisanal production techniques, which often limit the supply of some of its most iconic items, notably its Birkin handbags.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
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“Artisanal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artisanal. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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