journeyman

noun

Definition of journeymannext
as in artist

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Recent Examples of journeyman Greer went from a journeyman to a key cog in Florida’s bottom six during the Panthers’ 2025 Stanley Cup run. — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 22 June 2026 Their best batter by WAR, according to Baseball Reference, is journeyman infielder Ty France. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 While young folks know Jalen as the Knicks all-star who just led the team to its first title in a half-century, old heads remember his pops, Rick, as an NBA journeyman who played nine seasons in the association — including portions of three campaigns in New York. — Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 18 June 2026 Phillies reliever Jonathan Bowlan pitched out of trouble to quell the Pirates in the eighth, and 34-year-old journeyman Lou Trivino, promoted from Triple-A Lehigh Valley earlier in the day, closed the Pirates out. — CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for journeyman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for journeyman
  1. artist
  2. maker
  3. master
  4. technician
  5. smith
Noun
  • Once all but deserted, the town experienced a revival in 1965, when artists and musicians began to flock there after encouragement from the Yugoslav government.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Ihm says programming at SparkHouse will include listening sessions, live showcases and even a mentorship program for rising artists.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of artist
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  • From candy makers to bakers and wedding favor brands, people and companies around the world appear to be capitalizing on what could be the biggest wedding of the era.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • American makers relied on unfinished movements imported from England, much as English makers themselves depended on highly specialized cottage industries.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
Definition of maker
Noun
  • While theology and ministry studies were designated as nonprofessional, the master of divinity degree often pursued by eventual pastors or ministers does retain professional status.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • In one mega master in San Antonio, Texas, out of the 175 cases ordered to appear before a judge one morning, about 40 people didn’t show up, said attorney Jessica Smith Bobadilla.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of master
Noun
  • Every technician must complete 160 hours of training to work for Orkin, so each provider that comes to your door is a certified pest expert.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Walmart's technician training program began in 2024, and the company is now raising pay for its maintenance technicians by 40%, to up to $51 an hour from $35.
    — Casey Mann, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2026
Definition of technician
Noun
  • In Arizona, that state's attorney general has accused smith of legally changing his name to hide his past in 2021.
    — Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Over the years, enthusiasts and knife smiths responded to this deficit by coming up with knives more suited to hunting and camping.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Nov. 2025
Definition of smith

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