architect
noun
ar·chi·tect
ˈär-kə-ˌtekt 
1
: a person who designs buildings and advises in their construction
2
: a person who designs and guides a plan or undertaking
the architect of American foreign policy
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the architect of the economic plan that rebuilt Europe after World War II
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—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Its cutting edge sustainable design is by architect Sophie Khayat, who has created the venue in such a way that it can be dismantled and moved to another site in the future if needs be.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
During the holidays, local architects and engineering firms design epic gingerbread houses, as hotel visitors vote on their favorites to benefit a children's charity.
—Sheeka Sanahori, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2024
Designed by German immigrant and architect Frederick Velguth, the church was built on park land donated by Trinity parishioner and hardware mogul John Pritzlaff, according to the Encyclopedia of Milwaukee.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Architect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/architect. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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architect
noun
ar·chi·tect
ˈär-kə-ˌtekt
: a person who designs buildings and advises in their construction
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