as in craftsman
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 artisan
This can range from changing the brand of coffee served in the showroom to establishing long-term partnerships with artisans that carry centuries of intergenerational knowledge.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 May 2025
The craftsmen keeping traditional carousels alive The grassroots movement to restore and maintain antique carousels created a steady stream of work for a small group of skilled artisans.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Key features of the property include lobbies designed as entertaining spaces and culinary centers that will offer cooking demonstrations, and more than 50 annual Crafted at Appellation hands-on learning programs with community artisans.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Activities and Experiences The hotel hosts several events each month, from wine tastings and cocktail-making sessions to a monthly market showcasing local artisans and rotating exhibits at Paggi House.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 May 2025
The craftsmen keeping traditional carousels alive The grassroots movement to restore and maintain antique carousels created a steady stream of work for a small group of skilled artisans.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Key features of the property include lobbies designed as entertaining spaces and culinary centers that will offer cooking demonstrations, and more than 50 annual Crafted at Appellation hands-on learning programs with community artisans.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Activities and Experiences The hotel hosts several events each month, from wine tastings and cocktail-making sessions to a monthly market showcasing local artisans and rotating exhibits at Paggi House.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artisan
craftsman
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The 18k white-gold drop earrings feature 60 diamonds that weigh 4.74 carats and are hand-set by a team of the designer’s craftsmen.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Archaeologists have theorized that it was created by a master craftsman due to the small size of the stones, the variety of color, and incorporation of glass and pottery.—
Francesca Aton for ArtNews,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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“Artisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisan. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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