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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
The doc features conversations with Craig Kingsbury’s family members and interviews with local and Hollywood tradesmen and artisans who worked on the film, including production designer Joe Alves, cameraman Michael Chapman, Tom Joyner, Kevin Pike, Jonathan Filley, Jeffrey Kramer.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Many tradesmen whom Whelan had known for years left the industry, and when residential building recovered in the 2010s, few of them returned.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Many of these workers are put on residential construction jobs with little or no training and with no experienced tradesman supervising their work.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The fundamental skills have been passed from one tradesman to another for more than 100 years.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Many tradesmen whom Whelan had known for years left the industry, and when residential building recovered in the 2010s, few of them returned.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Many of these workers are put on residential construction jobs with little or no training and with no experienced tradesman supervising their work.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The fundamental skills have been passed from one tradesman to another for more than 100 years.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradesman
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Meanwhile, oil prices ended the week in the green, with crude closing above $66 per barrel as traders await the next decision from OPEC+.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Still, Bresnahan has caught heat for being an active trader in Congress.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
1 Aug. 2025
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The property features furniture by designer Rick Owens and one-of-a-kind decor by local Greek craftsmen.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Wyle said the show benefits from local craftsmen, citing Rob Nary, the special effects coordinator, whose father and grandfather also worked in the same craft.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
2 July 2025
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Whaling merchant James Arnold left a part of his estate to Harvard to support the advancement of agriculture and horticulture, while Olmstead was brought in to design the botanic space.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
29 July 2025
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Looking at other mass merchant retailers, Target is advertising folders from 15 cents, notebooks from 35 cents and both classroom storage and pencil pouches from 99 cents.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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The Florida businessman had created the event at Trump’s request.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Before their relationship, Pearce dated Nashville real estate businessman Riley King — and their romance ended in June 2023.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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“Tradesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradesman. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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