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
Beyond the music, the family friendly festival has deepened its cultural footprint by spotlighting hundreds of local artisans, restaurants and food trucks.
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Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Despite being made by skilled artisans on the Sicilian coast and designed in Sydney, the U.S. market is already one of its main drivers, its founder and interior designer Isabella Wilde said.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Sophisticated travelers can savor world-class dining, from rich Hakata ramen to the most delicious gyoza, or explore modern art, castle ruins, and shops run by local artisans.
—Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
The beloved African Marketplace will include dozens of vendors offering handcrafted jewelry, fashion, art and home goods created by Black artisans and entrepreneurs.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
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Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Despite being made by skilled artisans on the Sicilian coast and designed in Sydney, the U.S. market is already one of its main drivers, its founder and interior designer Isabella Wilde said.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Sophisticated travelers can savor world-class dining, from rich Hakata ramen to the most delicious gyoza, or explore modern art, castle ruins, and shops run by local artisans.
—Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
The beloved African Marketplace will include dozens of vendors offering handcrafted jewelry, fashion, art and home goods created by Black artisans and entrepreneurs.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artisan
craftsman
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The property features furniture by designer Rick Owens and one-of-a-kind decor by local Greek craftsmen.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Wyle said the show benefits from local craftsmen, citing Rob Nary, the special effects coordinator, whose father and grandfather also worked in the same craft.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
2 July 2025
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“Artisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisan. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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