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as in trader
a buyer and seller of goods for profit
an antique dealer who's known as a good tradesman, buying his items cheaply and selling them for a hefty profit
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as in craftsman
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
carpenters joining the tradesmen's union
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Recent Examples of tradesman
Each time, the tradesman showed up, only to find no one there.
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Immigrants make up about a third, or 32.5%, of construction tradesmen, according to an analysis of 2023 Census data by the National Association of Home Builders.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
That might be enough for some tradesmen and day trippers, but what's the fun in stopping at the first piece in a modular product family that runs deep?
—New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024
Family and friends said Hill — a father and grandfather — was devoted to his family and was a skilled tradesman who dreamed after years of work as a chef and restaurant manager of one day owning his own restaurant.
—CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Immigrants make up about a third, or 32.5%, of construction tradesmen, according to an analysis of 2023 Census data by the National Association of Home Builders.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
That might be enough for some tradesmen and day trippers, but what's the fun in stopping at the first piece in a modular product family that runs deep?
—New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024
Family and friends said Hill — a father and grandfather — was devoted to his family and was a skilled tradesman who dreamed after years of work as a chef and restaurant manager of one day owning his own restaurant.
—CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradesman
Noun
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Thinking like a trader makes the message clear: the market doesn’t pay premiums for long.—
John Walkup,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Hotel stocks — Hotel and resort stocks declined as traders weighed the outlook for diminished travel demand following Israel's strike on Iran.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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The 18k white-gold drop earrings feature 60 diamonds that weigh 4.74 carats and are hand-set by a team of the designer’s craftsmen.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Archaeologists have theorized that it was created by a master craftsman due to the small size of the stones, the variety of color, and incorporation of glass and pottery.—
Francesca Aton for ArtNews,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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Keeping this in mind, the real reason, however, is that these same merchants may not have pivoted as effectively as needed during these challenges to withstand the current stresses in retail and thus, layoffs are the result.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 June 2025
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Visitors also had ample opportunities to shop, with merchants selling everything from tobacco and candy to jewelry and guidebooks.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 June 2025
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The hostilities began when Trump lashed out at Musk's criticism of the Republican tax-cut and spending bill, and quickly escalated into an all-out online brawl on Trump's Truth Social and Musk's X, with prominent businessmen, analysts and political names weighing in on the fight.—
Anniek Bao,Dylan Butts,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Four other Democratic candidates were not present: Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, businessman Stephen Cloobeck, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and former Controller Betty Yee.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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“Tradesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradesman. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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