smith

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Recent Examples of smith On King Street, this quietly stylish boutique showcases the talents of leather smith Cole Avery and his wife. — Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025 Forged by Hephaestus, the Greek god of smiths and artisans, Talos was said to have guarded the island of Crete, off the coast of Greece. — Sofia Giannuzzi, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025 While originally forging blades, Ellis later shifted focus, curating a collection of bespoke knives and showcasing works by renowned smiths to preserve the tradition and history of bladesmithing. — Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025 Inside Celebrimbor’s workshop, Sauron has decided to use the smith for target practice. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for smith
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  1. mechanic
  2. shaper
  3. operator
Noun
  • Just like finding a good doctor, finding a good mechanic—especially a mobile mechanic—can be a process.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
  • As the guy, clad in full European cycling-team gear, coasts up to the front-door bench, the mechanic gets a closer look.
    — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of mechanic
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  • Paniccia got her first surfboard – saving $114 in babysitting money – from Huntington Beach shaper Bob ‘the Greek’ Bolen.
    — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 30 July 2026
  • Instead of having to layer a bodysuit, tummy-control underwear, or waist shaper underneath, these garments sew shaping and support right in for a simpler, sleeker silhouette.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 July 2026
Definition of shaper
Noun
  • NetJets, the unit of Berkshire Hathaway, which also owns aircraft management firm Executive Jet Management, is the largest operator in the world with over 1,100 aircraft between its fractional and managed fleets.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • AppLovin — The marketing platform operator tanked nearly 20% after third quarter projections disappointed Wall Street.
    — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
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