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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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While few investors are in Musk’s shoes, many retail traders and institutional funds with outsized Tesla positions have experienced significant losses on paper.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The New York Times reported that traders are now expecting around three rate cuts before the end of 2025 via CME FedWatch.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Now this may be simply because a few uniquely talented craftsman build each Torpedo by hand on a small Swedish island where their ancestors have literally been building boats for more than 1000 years.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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About 5,000 years ago, an ancient craftsman in modern-day central England picked up a piece of flint.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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The panel, which is made of two Baltic oak boards from two different trees, has a merchant or cargo mark on its back that resembles a mark on a portrait of King Edward VI, Jane’s predecessor on the throne.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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The previous four CEOs were not considered merchants or fashion executives, with their expertise largely in non-merchandise areas.—
David Moin,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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The success of 1871 served Pritzker well in establishing his business bona fides with voters during his first campaign against another businessman, then-Gov. Bruce Rauner.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Moomaw refers to Benjamin Moomaw, a local businessman who is largely credited for pushing the project forward.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Tradesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradesman. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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