Thesaurus results for CRAFTSMAN

craftsman

noun

ˈkraf(t)s-mən

Definition of craftsman

as in artisan

a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands if you want good work, hire a craftsman

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Recent Examples of craftsman Jingdezhen’s craftsmen have kept alive techniques once used to produce porcelain for the imperial court. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Construction brought together craftsmen and workers to build the French Renaissance château, while a temporary railroad connected them and helped transport materials. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026 It was considered a manifestation of the god Ptah, believed to be the patron of craftsmen, and finding traces on a coffin corroborates this connection. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026 Italian craftsmen spent about 30 months hand-forming the Elegante's aluminum body, while lowering the chassis by eight inches to give the car its rakish stance. — New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for craftsman

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Noun

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

Definition of artisan

Noun

The honor recognizes artists whose careers and creative choices illuminate complex, boundary-crossing stories and expand representation in global entertainment.

— Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
The island’s permanent Art House invites guests—of all ages—to get creative on canvas or pottery with the guidance of its resident artist.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of artist

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That presents a sizable potential pipeline of future business for Europe’s turbine makers.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Postnikoff, a comms and marketing specialist who helped shape the international profiles of Schitt’s Creek and Anne With an E, has been working at Wild Cards maker Blink49 since June last year.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of maker

Noun

The studio teachers‘ union Local 884 is set to combine with the property craftsperson union Local 44 following a member vote approving the consolidation.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
When Emmy-nomination voting opened on June 11, the Emmys’ website posted PDFs for every single Emmy category, outlining every show, performer, and craftsperson eligible to be voted for.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 June 2026

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