Thesaurus results for CRAFTSMAN

craftsman

noun

ˈkraf(t)s-mən

Definition of craftsman

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 Drake was a craftsman who was born into slavery in early-nineteenth-century Edgefield, South Carolina. — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026 That's thanks to the impeccable credentials of its chef, Sky Zheng—who was mentored by Master Chef Daisuke Nakazawa, the protégé of Jiro Ono, one of the greatest living sushi craftsmen alive today. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026 Jingdezhen’s craftsmen have kept alive techniques once used to produce porcelain for the imperial court. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Construction brought together craftsmen and workers to build the French Renaissance château, while a temporary railroad connected them and helped transport materials. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for craftsman

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Noun

Trade Minister Serge Papin met representatives of retailers, trade federations, artisans, restaurateurs, banks and insurers to discuss the damage and measures to help affected businesses recover.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
Running from November 27 to January 3, the event features tree lighting ceremonies, parades, caroling sessions, and the Maker’s Market, a gathering of artisans, crafters, and food vendors.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of artisan

Noun

Moncler highlighted the trailblazing careers and unique legacies of these artists.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
None of it feels remotely tied to the zeitgeist, instead showing an artist galvanized by their own out-there proclivities and exhilarated by the limitations of whatever ramshackle gear might be lying around a home studio.

— Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of artist

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Three years ago, the Ukrainian drone maker Vyriy relied upon China for nearly 90% of the components in its attack drones.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Startup TrustedRouter, which launched publicly six weeks ago, is among a growing crop of model-routing firms looking to cut AI costs and reduce businesses’ dependence on any single model maker.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of maker

Noun

The studio teachers‘ union Local 884 is set to combine with the property craftsperson union Local 44 following a member vote approving the consolidation.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
When Emmy-nomination voting opened on June 11, the Emmys’ website posted PDFs for every single Emmy category, outlining every show, performer, and craftsperson eligible to be voted for.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 June 2026

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