artisans

plural of artisan
as in craftsmen
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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Recent Examples of artisans Every material felt solid and weighted, and every stitch was perfectly spaced by hand—once again, a testament to the craftsmanship that VR’s artisans invest into every detail. Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Dozens of unique local artisans alongside market merchants, farmers and outdoor vendors. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2024 The Academy’s Visual Effects Branch notified the artisans of the 20 films advancing to the next round just before the Thanksgiving holiday. Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024 French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed world leaders, first responders and artisans to celebrate the restoration of the 860-year-old building, which had been devastated by a fire in 2019. Terry Moseley, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024 Each piece is a masterpiece, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans using the finest materials. Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024 Restoring the roof would also enlist skilled carpenters, stone workers and artisans trained in ancestral techniques with roots in French and European history. Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024 After Macron’s announcement, a French organization of artisans called the Compagnons du Devoir, dating back to the 12th century, began receiving thousands of applications. Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024 This book, Barnett’s first, showcases the work and processes of over 60 Caribbean artisans through photographs and interviews. Curbed Editors, Curbed, 29 Nov. 2024

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“Artisans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisans. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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