as in artisan
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
if you want good work, hire a craftsman
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Recent Examples of craftsman
Lowe's contributed significantly by supplying the necessary materials, while skilled local craftsmen took on the task of constructing and delivering the homes.
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Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
An influential part of finalizing the decision was a ten-year exclusivity memorandum of understanding with the Italian craftsman’s organization Artisans of Florence, which oversees the operation of da Vinci museums across Italy, France, South Korea, Australia, and Brazil.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Director Scott Derrickson and a cadre of craftsmen elevate the narrative’s basic level, delivering a fun thrill ride.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
Not for him the delicate feathering, diligent crosshatching or obsessive pointillism of the neurotically controlling craftsman.
—Etelka Lehoczky, NPR, 21 Jan. 2025
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Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
An influential part of finalizing the decision was a ten-year exclusivity memorandum of understanding with the Italian craftsman’s organization Artisans of Florence, which oversees the operation of da Vinci museums across Italy, France, South Korea, Australia, and Brazil.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Director Scott Derrickson and a cadre of craftsmen elevate the narrative’s basic level, delivering a fun thrill ride.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
Not for him the delicate feathering, diligent crosshatching or obsessive pointillism of the neurotically controlling craftsman.
—Etelka Lehoczky, NPR, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsman
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There are quotes from artists and artisans who work closely with flowers including florists like Eric Chauvin and Willow Crossley, porcelain artists Vladimir Kanvesky and Clare Potter, and fashion designers Erdem Moralioglu and Giambattista Valli.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Variety will honor leaders across TV, film, music and theater, including actors, artisans and industry executives, to highlight rising Asian Pacific talent across the global entertainment industry.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The concept: New artists created works reimagining the museum as a living, breathing witness to history.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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The artist didn’t mean to imply anything about war or violence, but in the run-up to the opening the gallerist reconsidered.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
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The combination, makers say, is flexible and sturdy enough to resist leaks, tears, and cracks as the hose is put through its paces.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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Anyway, here's a quick step-by-step for daily cleaning, following the good advice of toaster oven makers Breville, Cuisinart, and Panasonic.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
16 Mar. 2025
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The craftsperson who did the work on her kitchen learned how to make Mexican pool tiles into mosaics for the primary bathroom.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
19 Nov. 2024
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Deck brings me to a workstation where Carlos, the lead craftsperson for the assembling and sculpting the forms, is finessing a mannequin created specifically for one of the houses cited above.—
Amy Verner,
Vogue,
27 Sep. 2024
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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsman. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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