as in inventors
one who creates or introduces something new
credited as the designer of the first sneaker specifically intended for distance running
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Recent Examples of designers
The immersive-entertainment company’s alien theme fits well within the surreal sculptures at its Denver outpost as designers and models take the stage at its Perplexiplex venue for a night of beautiful and bizarre creations.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Bloch began his career as a model, working with Yves Saint-Laurent, Jean-Paul Gaultier, John Galliano and other leading designers, then worked at Studio 54 in New York before becoming a stylist in the 1990s.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
This season, however, designers have reframed it as a color for the modern woman—soft, assured, and surprisingly versatile.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Each room is like a catalog highlighting different designers or artists that Lemonides is connected to, including Christian Johnson, Nunzio de Martino, and Dan Pelonis.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
The designers’ philosophy is to create spaces that improve with use.
—Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
Panek said the designers are the biggest users of the archives and use pieces from the past to create the latest Levi’s looks.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
The company said that this gives creative teams unprecedented flexibility, as directors and designers can iterate quickly, refining aesthetics and story beats in real time.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
The designers are creating installations with fresh flowers and mannequins to bring a burst of spring color to the mall’s corridors.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Bloch began his career as a model, working with Yves Saint-Laurent, Jean-Paul Gaultier, John Galliano and other leading designers, then worked at Studio 54 in New York before becoming a stylist in the 1990s.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
This season, however, designers have reframed it as a color for the modern woman—soft, assured, and surprisingly versatile.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Each room is like a catalog highlighting different designers or artists that Lemonides is connected to, including Christian Johnson, Nunzio de Martino, and Dan Pelonis.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
The designers’ philosophy is to create spaces that improve with use.
—Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
Panek said the designers are the biggest users of the archives and use pieces from the past to create the latest Levi’s looks.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
The company said that this gives creative teams unprecedented flexibility, as directors and designers can iterate quickly, refining aesthetics and story beats in real time.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
The designers are creating installations with fresh flowers and mannequins to bring a burst of spring color to the mall’s corridors.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designers
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Following judging, 10 top inventions were selected to advance to the California Invention Convention, where young inventors from across the state will compete on April 26 for top honors and the chance to move onto Nationals this summer.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The process of the invention was longer, and there were a lot of inventors before Lumière.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2026
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The city sold the Missing Middle Infill Housing program, and developers have submitted plans for 35 vacant city lots in North Lawndale, 30 in Chatham, South Chicago, and Morgan Park, and 24 in East Garfield Park, West Garfield Park, and McKinley Park last year.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Of the 491 jobs listed in the Washington WARN notice, the majority of those receiving layoff notices are software developers, ranging from junior to more senior positions.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Substack has created its own version of X in a bid to keep users on the platform and introduce Substack journalists and creators to new audiences.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The main career opportunities for students graduating from this course are fashion photographers, fashion filmmakers, cinematographers, digital image specialists, video editors, production managers and digital content creators.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Within days, China’s surprise intervention in the deal quickly shattered that hope, as Beijing stepped up efforts to discourage Chinese AI founders from moving their businesses offshore.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Tony-award-winning actor John Kani said he was stunned when the theatre's founders Barney Simon and Mannie Manim first told him their vision.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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