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
Like craftsmen in Japan, a woodworker who makes one thing his whole life.
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Alisha Miranda, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 May 2025
The Japanese craftsman technique was true to the promise of having a quiet, easy-to-put-together setup.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
For craftsmen, front shirt pockets are ideal for placing writing instruments and other small tools.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Sandberg established himself as a craftsman of genre thrills with his 2016 feature directorial debut, the claustrophobic horror film Lights Out, and added outrageous action set pieces to his repertoire with the Conjuring universe's Annabelle: Creation the year after.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Alisha Miranda, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 May 2025
The Japanese craftsman technique was true to the promise of having a quiet, easy-to-put-together setup.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
For craftsmen, front shirt pockets are ideal for placing writing instruments and other small tools.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Sandberg established himself as a craftsman of genre thrills with his 2016 feature directorial debut, the claustrophobic horror film Lights Out, and added outrageous action set pieces to his repertoire with the Conjuring universe's Annabelle: Creation the year after.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsman
Noun
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Tod’s, for example, has long featured its artisans as part of its presentations at Milan Fashion Week.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Born in Colombia, Criado earned a degree in Milan and imbues her work with influences from both places, prioritizing collaboration with artisans and embracing inspiration from pre-Columbian history and culture.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
11 June 2025
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But Paul Simon’s A Quiet Celebration tour is nothing like some artists squeezing their fans for more money after promising to go away forever.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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Their most recent release, Hop, earned them the distinction of being the first artist to have their first six charting albums debut at No. 1, according to Billboard.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2025
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Women made up just 17% of VC decision makers (partners, managing directors and principals) in 2024, per a PitchBook report.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Conley is heading to film school back at UGA to pursue dreams of being a film maker.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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The Self-Serious Legend is a true icon and genius, a master craftsperson who deserves to be lauded beyond belief.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
29 May 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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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsman. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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