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as in craftsman
a person or company that builds or repairs things (such as houses or ships)
They hired a team of builders to carry out the renovation.
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as in designer
a person or organization that creates something (such as a business)
He was one of the great empire builders of the 20th century.
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Recent Examples of builder
Bean will play the Sheriff of Nottingham who is envisioned as a statesman, a strategist, and a builder of Nottingham itself.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
The task of rebuilding is monumental, involving constant communication with insurance companies, government employees, architects and builders.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
Developers have found new friends and formed alliances with environmental groups, density advocates, home builders, Habitat for Humanity, The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, the social justice group ISAIAH, the Sierra Club, transit advocates, the Minnesota Housing Partnership, among others.
—John Diers, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Intel’s struggles have not only disappointed PC builders, but also Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who’s shocked by the US chipmaker’s decline.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
The task of rebuilding is monumental, involving constant communication with insurance companies, government employees, architects and builders.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
Developers have found new friends and formed alliances with environmental groups, density advocates, home builders, Habitat for Humanity, The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, the social justice group ISAIAH, the Sierra Club, transit advocates, the Minnesota Housing Partnership, among others.
—John Diers, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Intel’s struggles have not only disappointed PC builders, but also Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who’s shocked by the US chipmaker’s decline.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for builder
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An influential part of finalizing the decision was a ten-year exclusivity memorandum of understanding with the Italian craftsman’s organization Artisans of Florence, which oversees the operation of da Vinci museums across Italy, France, South Korea, Australia, and Brazil.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Director Scott Derrickson and a cadre of craftsmen elevate the narrative’s basic level, delivering a fun thrill ride.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Louvre’s debut fashion exhibit spotlights precious objects from the Byzantine era to the Second French Empire, tracing their influence on designer clothing.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
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Another collection aligned with the notable shift in aesthetics—teased during the designer’s most recent stint as guest editor for American Vogue’s December issue—was shown by Marc Jacobs.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Zoom in: Antonio Maxie, owner of the Nap or Nothing clothing shop, and local architect Kionna Walker took part in the talk.—
Justin L. Mack,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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Specifically for this performance, Smith will debut a new piece paying tribute to Italian architect, designer and photographer Carlo Mollino, and his last interior project, Casa Mollino in Turin.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Jason Mitchell, founder of The Connected Set, demonstrated Storyboarder.ai, a $50-per-month animation tool that converts scripts into storyboards through generative AI.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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Billy McFarland, the infamous founder of the original Fyre Festival, confirmed the event is a go during an interview on Today on Monday, February 24, the same day tickets went on sale.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The day after its completion, engineers successfully circulated fluid through artificial fractures between the two wells.—
Brent Crane,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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Top Russian engineers have fled the country, relocating to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Although years have passed since Belle's lies were exposed, Nick — now a father of two — still feels unsettled by his sister's actions, and wants to keep his children away from her.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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There are implications that the two central fathers of the piece have clashed before, though the more jarring examples of tangential threads concern a performing troupe with whom Tornado has a pre-existing relationship.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Power Universe series is executive produced by the creator and showrunner of the original, Courtney A. Kemp, through her production company End of Episode, 50 Cent through G-Unit Film and Television, and Mark Canton through Canton Entertainment.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
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The creator and executive producer is Lorne Michaels.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2025
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Chinese luxury electric vehicle maker Nio stock reported delivering 13,863 vehicles in February.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Adding to that milestone: Beijing’s long-term plans for achieving global dominance in green technologies have borne fruit, with its top electric vehicle maker rivaling Elon Musk’s Tesla.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Builder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builder. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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