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
These artisans, with their trade secrets, were kept on Murano, a cluster of islands just across the lagoon from the city, ostensibly as a precaution against fire, though the state would also send assassins after anyone who tried to leave.
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Cal Revely-Calder,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
All the furnishings and fixtures are bespoke pieces that RWD sourced from artisans around the world.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Ironically, the loss of many white-collar jobs will raise the importance and prestige of artisans and craftsmen—the skilled people who can actually make things—and farmers who grow food.
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Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Every one of the artisans is essential to the awards case and worthy of a look.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
27 June 2026
Many restaurants in the area have also reinforced a community bond by partnering with local farmers, artisans and suppliers.
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Carey Bringle,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Chaan Baan is the hub for cultural immersion programs that support village artisans, who lead saa paper-making workshops, indigo tie-dyeing classes, and pottery demonstrations.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
As celebrations for America’s 250th gear up, reenactors seek out artisans with mastery of historic garments.
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Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
This long-standing event brings farmers and artisans out to connect with the community.
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Elizabeth Green,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Cal Revely-Calder,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
All the furnishings and fixtures are bespoke pieces that RWD sourced from artisans around the world.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Ironically, the loss of many white-collar jobs will raise the importance and prestige of artisans and craftsmen—the skilled people who can actually make things—and farmers who grow food.
—
Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Every one of the artisans is essential to the awards case and worthy of a look.
—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
27 June 2026
Many restaurants in the area have also reinforced a community bond by partnering with local farmers, artisans and suppliers.
—
Carey Bringle,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Chaan Baan is the hub for cultural immersion programs that support village artisans, who lead saa paper-making workshops, indigo tie-dyeing classes, and pottery demonstrations.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
As celebrations for America’s 250th gear up, reenactors seek out artisans with mastery of historic garments.
—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
This long-standing event brings farmers and artisans out to connect with the community.
—
Elizabeth Green,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for artisans
craftsmen
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Businesses and craftsmen around the world are continuing to post congratulations for the soon-to-be newlyweds.
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Yet many of the finest craftsmen of the era—the same goldsmiths and silversmiths creating luxury objects for aristocratic clients—were also producing watches.
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“Artisans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisans. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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