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artisans

noun

plural of artisan

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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Recent Examples of artisans By bringing together entrepreneurs, artisans, organizations, and residents, the event creates a vibrant marketplace that celebrates the unique character of Lake Barrington and the surrounding communities. — Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 The artisans begin with the head, the part that requires the most work, before building the main frame and shaping the body. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 The artisans and producers at the Muppets Studio are well aware of this fact. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026 During these events, the artisans of San Patrignano Casa D’Arte will demonstrate some of the techniques that shape its identity. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 The Property Masters Guild aims to highlight and elevate the craft of the Property Master by raising awareness, fostering collaboration among craft artisans, educating its members and inspiring future generations of Property Masters. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 Three Fall Must-Dos Wander through mid-October’s Galena Country Fair, which features 120-plus artisans, local food vendors, a Gazebo Wine Garden, and a family entertainment zone. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026 In their Los Angeles studio, a team of artisans meticulously handcrafts each piece in solid 14k gold, with an emphasis on quality and meticulousness. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 The object also reveals how cosmopolitan the Qianlong court was, which, like the Mughal court in India, welcomed artisans from all corners of China and the rest of the world, according to Wang. — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

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craftsmen

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These writers saw themselves as craftsmen and their field as closed to outsiders; at the Daily Mirror, the standard-bearing populist sheet, the crafty Lamb hadn’t been able to get ahead.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Most of the craftsmen have adapted their products to the tastes of tourists and foreigners, but the technique itself remained the same for decades.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026

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