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as in trader
a buyer and seller of goods for profit
an antique dealer who's known as a good tradesman, buying his items cheaply and selling them for a hefty profit
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as in craftsman
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
carpenters joining the tradesmen's union
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Recent Examples of tradesman
The doc features conversations with Craig Kingsbury’s family members and interviews with local and Hollywood tradesmen and artisans who worked on the film, including production designer Joe Alves, cameraman Michael Chapman, Tom Joyner, Kevin Pike, Jonathan Filley, Jeffrey Kramer.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Many tradesmen whom Whelan had known for years left the industry, and when residential building recovered in the 2010s, few of them returned.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Many of these workers are put on residential construction jobs with little or no training and with no experienced tradesman supervising their work.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The fundamental skills have been passed from one tradesman to another for more than 100 years.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Many tradesmen whom Whelan had known for years left the industry, and when residential building recovered in the 2010s, few of them returned.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Many of these workers are put on residential construction jobs with little or no training and with no experienced tradesman supervising their work.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The fundamental skills have been passed from one tradesman to another for more than 100 years.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradesman
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The average trading volume for Kohl's is roughly 8.7 million shares a day, however on July 22, traders were moving as high as 190 million shares of stock.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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Positioning After Earnings: Conversely, following the earnings release, traders can assess the relationship between immediate and medium-term returns to guide their strategy.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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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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That promise, Plaza merchants and area residents say, so far is being kept.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Competition between these companies has intensified this year, with all three expanding their delivery networks and pledging billions in subsidies to merchants and consumers.—
Dylan Butts,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Before their relationship, Pearce dated Nashville real estate businessman Riley King — and their romance ended in June 2023.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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The Florida businessman had created the event at Trump’s request.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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“Tradesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradesman. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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