How to Use workmanship in a Sentence

workmanship

noun
  • The problems were caused by cheap materials and poor workmanship.
  • The excellent workmanship of the cabinets is remarkable.
  • The best way to appreciate the scale and workmanship, though, is from the air.
    AZCentral.com, 17 Aug. 2021
  • The workmanship is poor and, arguably, not in full compliance with the terms of the contract.
    Howard Dakoff, chicagotribune.com, 9 Aug. 2017
  • It is well crafted outside and in, with no signs of shoddy workmanship in any part of the car.
    Kyle Edward, Forbes, 11 June 2021
  • The experts were now sure, because of the sloppy workmanship, the bomb was probably not the work of a mob hit man.
    Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 27 May 2017
  • This popular workmanship was first achieved in the 1720s in France.
    Brenda Yenke, cleveland, 16 Jan. 2020
  • Grab a bow off the shelf and look closely at the materials and workmanship.
    Dave Hurteau, Field & Stream, 12 Aug. 2020
  • In the past the embossing of a letter was regarded as a sign of bad workmanship.
    The Economist, 18 Dec. 2019
  • But to invest in blades is to invest in workmanship and safety.
    Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 24 Feb. 2021
  • As in the upper floors, the workmanship here is excellent.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2022
  • The review showed that the shoddy workmanship that led to the collapse of the ceiling above the concourse was pervasive.
    Howard Blumestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2022
  • And, of course, keeping it beautiful, in craft and workmanship—the haute X factor.
    Bridget Foley, Town & Country, 15 May 2021
  • There is more of an emphasis on good craft and workmanship and a move away from mass production.
    Bridget Arsenault, Forbes, 15 May 2022
  • The potential woes are many: poor workmanship, countless delays and a bill that seems to keep growing.
    Kaya Laterman, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2018
  • But look closely, and there’s exquisite workmanship in the pleating detail that runs the length of this stunner.
    BostonGlobe.com, 25 Apr. 2021
  • The workmanship is flawless, and the leather, wood, and suede elements exude richness.
    Al Haas, Philly.com, 7 June 2018
  • This gift will make your recipient admire the lines, the workmanship, and your care and fortitude.
    Roy Berendsohn and Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 28 Nov. 2020
  • Is there a way to remove, or at least cover up, paint that has gotten onto bricks because of sloppy workmanship?
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 23 Nov. 2022
  • The coupon sellers, employees of the state, couldn’t have cared less about their customers or the poor workmanship of Soviet shoe factories.
    George Melloan, WSJ, 4 Feb. 2020
  • White as the toile, a symbol of the workmanship and dedication, the first step in the construction process...a possibility.
    Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 July 2020
  • The industry standard for workmanship is between five and 10 years.
    Ap McClatchy, The Mercury News, 31 July 2019
  • When the market crumbled then, a number of class action lawsuits were filed for workmanship defects.
    Matt Canham, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Oct. 2021
  • Their sturdy workmanship was required in rugged terrain and the artistry was meant to convey the powerful permanence of these new arrivals who had come to stay.
    Nafeesah Allen, House Beautiful, 15 June 2021
  • The ship was shot through with shoddy workmanship, sloppy cabling and constant breakdowns.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 3 Aug. 2017
  • These visits can give you an idea about a contractor’s workmanship and attention to detail, as well as the style of the designers involved.
    Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Swimwear was the key obsession months leading into the first beach trip of the year, with keen regard for material, workmanship, and design.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 25 June 2022
  • Globes of the world, tables, crockery, necklaces of thousands of beads are all typically sold by their weight in lapis, $41 a pound to those in the know, often no extra charge for workmanship.
    Rod Nordland, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2018
  • In 1995, after months of working on the couple’s home, Gauthier and his team were fired for alleged shoddy workmanship, and the couple refused to pay for the work already done.
    Milan Polk, Men's Health, 3 Feb. 2022
  • This should be a festive way of taking that long curious look at tradition and workmanship.
    Kevin Dayhoff, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 5 Dec. 2021

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