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artisan

[ahr-tuh-zuhn] / ˈɑr tə zən /
NOUN
craftsperson
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STRONGEST


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Scientists have identified the bacteria that help give three British artisan cheeses their distinctive flavors, and some of those microbes may also have potential benefits for human health.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

Sadi Tribak, a 38-year-old artisan from Tangier, drove to Fnideq with his children as soon as he heard the rumours about the open border.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

It is debatable whether Leonardo, or some anonymous artisan, perfected the design, but the first wheellocks emerged soon after.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

A small enclosure was erected as artisan Gianluca Galli began the restoration - kneeling before the mosaic as he cut new pieces of stone by hand.

From BBC Jun. 1, 2026

He thought confusedly, finally captive in a trap of nostalgia, that perhaps if he had married her he would have been a man without war and without glory, a nameless artisan, a happy animal.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Depending upon the size and design of the carpet, a piece can take a group of artisans up to a year to weave.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

We watched candle-dipping artisans at work with wide eyes, heard the screaming whistle of the authentic steam locomotive train, and perused each room of the Dolly Parton Experience museum with glee.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Watch how neon signs that once lighted up cities are slowly going away as remaining artisans fight to keep the tradition alive.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

The origins of the tapestry remain shrouded in mystery, with many scholars believing it was made by artisans in or around Canterbury in southern England.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

I admire the intricate tiled ceilings and imagine artisans working together to create them.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan




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