as in artisan
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
if you want good work, hire a craftsman
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Recent Examples of craftsman
The motifs are so similar that Pentz believes they were not only made in the same place, but were also made by the same craftsmen, according to the statement.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
More on Bailey’s and Morrison Smith Jewelers Morrison Smith had four master craftsmen and staff with positions including goldsmith, stone setters, engravers and watchmakers.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
To watch Jeselnik is to witness a nearly peerless craftsman, who understands that whatever lesser comics complain about today is, in fact, an excuse for their poor art.
—Will Digravio, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Bernard is an amateur craftsman, as was his father.
—Emilien Hofman (tr. Elettra Pauletto), The Dial, 20 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
More on Bailey’s and Morrison Smith Jewelers Morrison Smith had four master craftsmen and staff with positions including goldsmith, stone setters, engravers and watchmakers.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
To watch Jeselnik is to witness a nearly peerless craftsman, who understands that whatever lesser comics complain about today is, in fact, an excuse for their poor art.
—Will Digravio, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Bernard is an amateur craftsman, as was his father.
—Emilien Hofman (tr. Elettra Pauletto), The Dial, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsman
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Mold of Choice The ceramic dishes that serve as the canvas are made by an artisan in the countryside outside Milan using Paravicini’s proprietary molds.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2025
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All pieces are hand beaded with a technique passed down from generation to generation by Indigenous Guatemalan artisans hailing from the rural villages near Lake Atitlán, where crafts play an important role in people’s daily life and the local economy.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Paint a retaining wall mural Unleash your inner artist with a retaining wall mural inspired by your backyard.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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The original Fyre Fest promised music acts including Blink 182, Migos and other artists; celebrity model attendees, including the Hadid sisters and Emily Ratajkowski; luxury accommodations and fine food, with tickets ranging from $1,200 to over $100,000.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The collection is an homage to the rich history of needlework, quilting and handmade artistry, aiming to connect modern makers with timeless designs from the past.—
Courtney Lane,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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In 2020, the Justice Department, joined by a group of states, accused Google of illegally stifling competition by paying the makers of web browsers and phones to set Google as their default search engine.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, Kosminsky had to solve the problem by shooting most of the show indoors to save on the costs that would accrue from trying to control the lighting of any outdoor environment, but having to sacrifice quality for budgetary reasons was anathema to his nature as a craftsperson.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
24 Mar. 2025
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The craftsperson who did the work on her kitchen learned how to make Mexican pool tiles into mosaics for the primary bathroom.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
19 Nov. 2024
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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsman. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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