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as in craftsmen
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 designers
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 builders
The company is following the cadre of specialty builders, led by Correct Craft, MasterCraft, and Malibu, that created the wake-surf boat market more than a decade ago.
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Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
The monument is composed of rocks transported from far and wide—impressive feats of shipping for its Neolithic builders.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Film studios in particular are viewed as brand-builders in an era where IP is still in hot demand.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Sweden and Germany have built such homes, as builders try to speed up construction time and digitalize the sector.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Empathy and kindness are amazing relationship builders!
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Those featured are builders, disruptors, and innovators in every sector, from corporate to creative worlds, taking a modern, forward-looking view on power.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
From January 7 to January 10, 2025, buyers, builders and enthusiasts will gather in Las Vegas to demonstrate, explore and discuss the latest and most impactful developments in business and consumer technology.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
But most of these guys don't get along with [the] big tech crowd — these are many of our top builders.
—Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
The monument is composed of rocks transported from far and wide—impressive feats of shipping for its Neolithic builders.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Film studios in particular are viewed as brand-builders in an era where IP is still in hot demand.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Sweden and Germany have built such homes, as builders try to speed up construction time and digitalize the sector.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Empathy and kindness are amazing relationship builders!
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Those featured are builders, disruptors, and innovators in every sector, from corporate to creative worlds, taking a modern, forward-looking view on power.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
From January 7 to January 10, 2025, buyers, builders and enthusiasts will gather in Las Vegas to demonstrate, explore and discuss the latest and most impactful developments in business and consumer technology.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
But most of these guys don't get along with [the] big tech crowd — these are many of our top builders.
—Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for builders
Noun
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Each gemstone was set by hand in an exacting process by Bixler’s craftsmen.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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Originally researchers wondered if the craftsmen were working on already old fossils.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The club are still exploring options and conducting feasibility studies with architects and engineers and no plans have yet been sent to the local council for planning permission.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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The wealthiest and most powerful figures in Silicon Valley—ironically, the very architects of social media—have long kept their children away from these platforms.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Making video editing easier for novice creators will surely spark creativity, but whether or not the new content is good remains to be seen.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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After the fact, the creators had a group of non-NBA players of various heights stand in the same spots as the players and filmed them shooting hundreds of shots.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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However, although smartphone makers have been aggressively working to release new folding devices, the category remains a relatively niche area of the market.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2025
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Of course, fresh, local produce is readily available, but this farmers market also features local artisans and makers.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Builders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builders. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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