craftsmen

noun

plural of craftsman
as in artisans
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands if you want good work, hire a craftsman

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Recent Examples of craftsmen These writers saw themselves as craftsmen and their field as closed to outsiders; at the Daily Mirror, the standard-bearing populist sheet, the crafty Lamb hadn’t been able to get ahead. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 Most of the craftsmen have adapted their products to the tastes of tourists and foreigners, but the technique itself remained the same for decades. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026 More specifically, a wooden statue of her that was in part the work of some Guaraní craftsmen, though with hands and feet imported from Europe. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 Elena of London was built in Spain over four years, with skilled craftsmen using the same materials chosen nearly a century earlier. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026 Mongol rulers frequently relocated skilled craftsmen, artisans, and administrators throughout the empire, accelerating the spread of technical expertise. — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026 Bella Patina, a three-floor historic brick building stuffed with vintage sellers and craftsmen, has been a hub for antique enthusiasts in the historic West Bottoms for 15 years. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 In India, Micato has been known to arrange private viewings of embroidery workshops, even flying local Kashmiri craftsmen (famous for their embroidery work) to Delhi to demonstrate live for guests. — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026 The Mascarade face protocol is inspired by Venetian mascareri, or mask craftsmen. — Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsmen
  1. artisans
  2. artists
  3. makers
Noun
  • The Property Masters Guild aims to highlight and elevate the craft of the Property Master by raising awareness, fostering collaboration among craft artisans, educating its members and inspiring future generations of Property Masters.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In their Los Angeles studio, a team of artisans meticulously handcrafts each piece in solid 14k gold, with an emphasis on quality and meticulousness.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of artisans
Noun
  • Since June, over 130 artists, fabricators, and volunteers have worked on the project at Seaport Studios in Richmond, California.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The famed Magic Castle will supply the artists and show direction at Knott’s Scary Farm recently refurbished Bird Cage Theater.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of artists
Noun
  • Yarn crafters of all skill levels are welcome, from beginners to experienced makers, the release said.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • One of those young people is Aditi Mohan, who grew interested in crochet during the COVID-19 pandemic and later formed a makers group at her school.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of makers

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“Craftsmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsmen. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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