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 Drake was a craftsman who was born into slavery in early-nineteenth-century Edgefield, South Carolina. — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026 That's thanks to the impeccable credentials of its chef, Sky Zheng—who was mentored by Master Chef Daisuke Nakazawa, the protégé of Jiro Ono, one of the greatest living sushi craftsmen alive today. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for craftsman

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Van Cleef & Arpels recently welcomed private clients to an intimate high jewelry presentation at a River Oaks residence, with the opportunity to meet the maison’s artisans and view exceptional creations.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
De Jong was speaking with Variety’s senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay at the Middleburg Film Festival, where she was honored alongside costume designer Ellen Mirojnick and editor Jennifer Lame with Variety’s Creative Collaborators Award.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026

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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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