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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
Tapping into the slow fashion movement, communication expert Paolo De Vivo launched his knitwear project back in 2018, building it into a go-to brand for luxurious and understated wardrobe builders.
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Martino Carrera, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Pro Spotlight Searching for New York builders and contractors to hire?
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Home builders across the country predict that this trend will continue, with the homes of the future becoming even more compact and efficient.
—Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Many of the builders surveyed predicted that the homes of the future will be more open and connected to community and intergenerational living.
—Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Lower interest rates could reduce financing costs for builders of large data centers, potentially driving up capital spending in the space, and helping players like AMD which sell CPUs and GPUs for servers.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The Crosstown Trail pioneered this website model, and other trail builders have replicated it.
—Miles Howard, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024
Consumable Drones The war in Ukraine has been highly instructive in showing what small, low-cost drones can do, but American drone builders cannot simply copy their Ukrainian counterparts.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
That's because about 1 in 3 workers in the construction industry are immigrants, so deporting millions of them could cause major headwinds for builders.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Martino Carrera, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Pro Spotlight Searching for New York builders and contractors to hire?
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Home builders across the country predict that this trend will continue, with the homes of the future becoming even more compact and efficient.
—Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Many of the builders surveyed predicted that the homes of the future will be more open and connected to community and intergenerational living.
—Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Lower interest rates could reduce financing costs for builders of large data centers, potentially driving up capital spending in the space, and helping players like AMD which sell CPUs and GPUs for servers.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The Crosstown Trail pioneered this website model, and other trail builders have replicated it.
—Miles Howard, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024
Consumable Drones The war in Ukraine has been highly instructive in showing what small, low-cost drones can do, but American drone builders cannot simply copy their Ukrainian counterparts.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
That's because about 1 in 3 workers in the construction industry are immigrants, so deporting millions of them could cause major headwinds for builders.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for builders
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Related Articles The service platform is designed to connect consumers with a penchant for exceptional, original and long-lasting products to a global network of seasoned, independent craftsmen and women.Miles Socha, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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Created in 1934, the Ludo bracelet features updates like delicate mesh in hexagon and briquette motifs, woven by the maison’s craftsmen to heighten the effect of a supple ribbon.Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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Based in Greenwich, Connecticut, the firm works on projects throughout the region, including Manhattan town houses and Hamptons retreats, frequently collaborating with in-demand architects and designers.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
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This story is part of Image’s October Luxury issue, exploring what luxury really means to artists, designers, aestheticians, architects and more.Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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The difficulty will vary from day to day, and the puzzle creators will try to surprise you sometimes.Kris Holt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Their work tells the story of their lives, their communities, and their deep connection to a city that, despite its challenges, continues to inspire dreamers, artists, chefs, and creators.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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More than 50% of decision makers in sectors like industrial manufacturing view technologies such as AI and IoT as crucial for growth.Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Save up to $100 off espresso machines, milk frothers, cold brew makers.Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Builders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builders. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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