WORKMEN Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

workmen

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plural of workman

as in craftsmen

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Noun

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

Definition of craftsmen

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Activists suspect that Flock’s data has been used to plan immigration raids, which frequently target hardware store parking lots where migrant day-laborers often wait for work.

— Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026
The White miners drove hundreds of other Chinese laborers out of the town.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of laborers

Noun

Try running a vacation rental somewhere without reliable cleaners, handymen or a guest base.

— Avery Carl, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Definition of handymen

Noun

Edi Cliff Once all the printing was finished, human builders then came in and added the roofs, furniture, doors, and glass, and everything else required to turn a concrete shell into a home.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026
As a result, developers and builders are the ones who have to make sure their designs comply.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of builders

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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, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of artisans

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Founded by the sons of tradesmen, the company built software that manages scheduling, dispatching, invoicing, payments, and marketing within a single platform.

— TrueBridge Capital, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The World Cup may come and go, but here the star players—local teachers, mechanics, accountants, and tradesmen—still play like the world is watching.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026

Definition of tradesmen

Noun

Yarn crafters of all skill levels are welcome, from beginners to experienced makers, the release said.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Handcrafted beads, baskets, tools, weapons and even the string used to hold all of them together were represented by crafters from across California tribes.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of crafters

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