craftswoman

noun

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Recent Examples of craftswoman Yet, there are platforms and organizations within the country, which not only work towards safeguarding the futures of craftswomen on home turf, but who are also ensuring the survival of indigenous crafts. — Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 Similarly, in a more recent episode, ship mechanic Orla said some very interesting things towards Poké Ball craftswoman Karnathat certainly seemed to have some level of romance behind them. — Oliver Brandt, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 Gotland was known for its abundant wool and talented craftswomen. — Maggie Lewis Thomas, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024 Moshiri was also a prolific collaborator, working for decades with a single group of Iranian craftswomen on projects. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 19 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for craftswoman
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  1. craftsman
  2. artisan
  3. craftsperson
  4. crafter
  5. artificer
Noun
  • 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
Definition of craftsman
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  • 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 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
Definition of craftsperson
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  • Training a worker to become a multiskilled crafter can take up to six months.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Fortunately, Proposition 39’s crafters left mail ballots pretty much alone, except for requiring a nuisance PIN on the ballot envelope.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of crafter
Noun
  • The book contains funny and terrible things, details and episodes so pungent that they must surely have been stolen from a fantastical artificer like Flann O’Brien.
    — James Wood, The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2022
  • The book includes new spells, character subclasses, story options for groups of players, options for creating sidekicks, tools for Dungeon Masters and includes the artificer class of magical inventors.
    — Jordan Culver, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2020
Definition of artificer

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“Craftswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftswoman. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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