as in artisans
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
if you want good work, hire a craftsman
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Recent Examples of craftsmen
Each gemstone was set by hand in an exacting process by Bixler’s craftsmen.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Originally researchers wondered if the craftsmen were working on already old fossils.
—CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
As the Roman Empire expanded, the military was stationed farther and farther away from military production houses, necessitating the forming of partnerships with local craftsmen.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Dec. 2024
Speaking to a group of more than 1,000 craftsmen who worked on the project, Macron expressed his gratitude and appreciation for their painstaking efforts, reports Reuters’ Elizabeth Pineau and Michaela Cabrera.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
While the number of artisan craftsmen is dwindling, Turkey’s glassware industry remains robust and today is composed both of small, independent players as well as large industrial ones.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024
But why did these craftsmen make the pendant in the first place?
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
Rebuilding Notre Dame required help from skilled craftsmen from around the globe and the use of tools — created on-site — that match those used by the original workers who built the cathedral centuries ago.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Spring Summer 25 explored the interplay between the maker and the user, the craftsmen and the connoisseur.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Originally researchers wondered if the craftsmen were working on already old fossils.
—CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
As the Roman Empire expanded, the military was stationed farther and farther away from military production houses, necessitating the forming of partnerships with local craftsmen.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Dec. 2024
Speaking to a group of more than 1,000 craftsmen who worked on the project, Macron expressed his gratitude and appreciation for their painstaking efforts, reports Reuters’ Elizabeth Pineau and Michaela Cabrera.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
While the number of artisan craftsmen is dwindling, Turkey’s glassware industry remains robust and today is composed both of small, independent players as well as large industrial ones.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024
But why did these craftsmen make the pendant in the first place?
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
Rebuilding Notre Dame required help from skilled craftsmen from around the globe and the use of tools — created on-site — that match those used by the original workers who built the cathedral centuries ago.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Spring Summer 25 explored the interplay between the maker and the user, the craftsmen and the connoisseur.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsmen
Noun
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The market features local artisans and vendors, along with live entertainment.—
Kristin Mueller,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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For example, one of the most recent additions to his sprawling bottling plant in the state of Jalisco—where a team of 50 artisans each glaze 100 signature ceramic decanters per day five-days a week—is a box-making facility pumping out custom packaging as fast at 18,000 sheets per hour.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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That’s a very interesting question because typically global artists are well traveled, right?—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2024
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Collaborating with other artists is an effective way to expand your reach.—
Justin Grome,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Intel aims to enable PC makers to deliver true full-day battery life with the Core Ultra 200U line of chips.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
6 Jan. 2025
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Expect laptops carrying the new Snapdragon X chip to arrive through key PC makers, including Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, starting this month.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Craftsmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsmen. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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