as in craftsman
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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From April 24 to May 4, the Fair Grounds Race Course will come alive with the colorful sights and sounds of Jazz Fest as 500,000 fans descend upon the bayou to enjoy good music, good food and offerings from local artisans.
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Rachel Desantis, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Obscured are the simple rhythms that define life here day to day — the quiet hum of neighborhood cafes and the steady pace of artisans at work.
—Laura May Todd, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Crafted by master artisans in Japan, these high-style shades are made of optical glass that is clarified through platinum and then polarized.
—Air Mail, 5 Apr. 2025
Crafted in porcelain by Veronese artisans at Ancap, this set would look best settled on a simple lace tablecloth to let the vibrant color shine.
—Erika Owen, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Desantis, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Obscured are the simple rhythms that define life here day to day — the quiet hum of neighborhood cafes and the steady pace of artisans at work.
—Laura May Todd, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Crafted by master artisans in Japan, these high-style shades are made of optical glass that is clarified through platinum and then polarized.
—Air Mail, 5 Apr. 2025
Crafted in porcelain by Veronese artisans at Ancap, this set would look best settled on a simple lace tablecloth to let the vibrant color shine.
—Erika Owen, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for artisan
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“Artisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisan. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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