as in craftsman
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
an accomplished handicrafter who cards, spins, and weaves wool from the sheep she raises
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These directors weren’t craftsmen (how directors in previous generations thought of themselves) but artists; weren’t making entertainment (how directors in previous generations thought of their work) but art.—
Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
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Neon also can’t be manufactured by a machine and requires skilled craftsmen to be created, Tina Weseloh said.—
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“Handicrafter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicrafter. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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