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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
Hill, a father and grandfather, was remembered by his family and friends as a skilled tradesman and aspiring restaurateur, who had spent years working as a chef and restaurant manager.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Homeowners, livestock and pet owners, gardeners, hobby farmers, ranchers, tradesmen and others rely on Tractor Supply for a wide assortment of products.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2024
Mason was originally an English word meaning a tradesman or artisan who works with stone.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 8 July 2024
However, the school was not built under the Rosenwald fund, which built schools and colleges for Black students in the South before desegregation
Local craftsmen and tradesmen built Siloam School, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
—Lucy Marques, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Homeowners, livestock and pet owners, gardeners, hobby farmers, ranchers, tradesmen and others rely on Tractor Supply for a wide assortment of products.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2024
Mason was originally an English word meaning a tradesman or artisan who works with stone.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 8 July 2024
However, the school was not built under the Rosenwald fund, which built schools and colleges for Black students in the South before desegregation
Local craftsmen and tradesmen built Siloam School, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
—Lucy Marques, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradesman
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Nadig made the point that technology has become the great equalizer in the markets: everyone has it, meaning getting an edge on other traders who often have the same or similar technology, is difficult.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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The company also recorded a 1,000% increase in new traders on its services during the week of the Super Bowl compared with the previous week.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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The collection also features stock removal pieces from celebrated makers like Loveless and other renowned folder craftsmen.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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From a busy subreddit to a secret world of obsessive home and professional chefs to in-demand artisan carbon steel craftsmen who sell their wares by raffle ticket, the dedication and appreciation to carbon steel runs deep.—
Jordan Michelman,
WIRED,
15 Dec. 2024
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Amazon already gives its merchants the ability to have AI dynamically set prices, so adding agentic functions for even more powerful automation is a no-brainer.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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In the meantime, local merchants have found several creative ways of bringing visitors to the street, including a skating rink during the holidays.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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The case against Adams, scheduled for trial in April, accuses him of selling off his political influence to wealthy foreign businessmen, some tied to the Turkish government, starting almost a decade ago.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Born and raised in Los Angeles, the athletic businessman played basketball and football throughout his life.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Tradesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradesman. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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