as in craftsman
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands we visited a re-created 19th-century New England village that features an array of artisans—a cooper, a carpenter, a blacksmith, a potter, a glassblower

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Recent Examples of artisan In the ruins of Rome’s opulent Domus Aurea palace, archaeologists have uncovered an array of ancient pigments used by artisans to paint the walls of the emperor Nero’s stately marble home with resplendent frescoes some 2,000 years ago. Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025 The event will also feature a Makers Market with handcrafted goods by local artisans, along with food vendors. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025 This event features more than 100 crafters, vendors, artisans and more. Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 Regardless of category, each room is decorated with vintage prints, artwork by Egyptian artisans, colorful rugs, and brass lamp sconces and hooks. Matt Dutile, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for artisan

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“Artisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisan. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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