artisans

plural of artisan
as in craftsmen
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 artisans An emphasis on local artisans can be seen in everything from the restaurant’s clay tableware to the spirits used in The Bar’s impressive craft cocktail list. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The exhibition also introduces audiences to the French artisans and consultants, from cabinetmakers to food historians, that brought Coppola’s decadent vision to life. — Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 Petrie noted several grave markers with names and official titles, mostly lower to mid-level officials and artisans. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026 The brand’s offer is now season-less, with a focus on craft and heritage and collaborations with artists, artisans and suppliers. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026 Vendor Village and Artist Alley will feature local businesses and artisans, while Brooklyn Marketplace will include nonprofits and community organizations. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026 Variety’s senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay will moderate that conversation. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026 The company’s artisans and craftspeople restore the exteriors and interiors that helped make these vehicle classics, while also updating them with modern-day powertrains (the company now offers modern V-8s as an option). — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026 The Makers are the Bureau’s daily inhabitants, while External Makers include artisans and craftspeople like Seguso. — Chiara Barzini, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026
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craftsmen
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  • Working with Urban Pioneering Architecture, Haughton corralled an all-Caribbean team of craftsmen and builders to renovate the four-story town house.
    — Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The white clapboard exterior topped with typical Norse dragon heads was taken back into the family in 1995 by Haeger’s great great granddaughter Ellika Modenfelt, who painstakingly restored it to its former glory with the help of local craftsmen.
    — Natasha Langan, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Artisans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisans. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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