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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as in craftsmen
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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Rachel Desantis, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Obscured are the simple rhythms that define life here day to day — the quiet hum of neighborhood cafes and the steady pace of artisans at work.
—Laura May Todd, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
And beyond textiles, Honduran designers and artisans — both at home and across the diaspora — are making fashion, jewelry, sculpture, and craft that is deeply personal.
—Natasha López, refinery29.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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From April 24 to May 4, the Fair Grounds Race Course will come alive with the colorful sights and sounds of Jazz Fest as 500,000 fans descend upon the bayou to enjoy good music, good food and offerings from local artisans.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Obscured are the simple rhythms that define life here day to day — the quiet hum of neighborhood cafes and the steady pace of artisans at work.
—Laura May Todd, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Of course, fresh, local produce is readily available, but this farmers market also features local artisans and makers.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
And beyond textiles, Honduran designers and artisans — both at home and across the diaspora — are making fashion, jewelry, sculpture, and craft that is deeply personal.
—Natasha López, refinery29.com, 5 Mar. 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 25 Apr. 2025.
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