as in inventor
one who creates or introduces something new
the developer of software that is used the world over
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Recent Examples of developer
Still, the attack may have affected numerous software developers considering Axios’s reach.
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Part of his campaign platform was to better protect the town’s rural character from industrial developers such as Silverman.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Dallas developers did pitch their properties to AT&T in a last-minute effort.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The developer’s persistence is all the more reason why Broward County must also persist in saving these mangroves from the bulldozer.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Part of his campaign platform was to better protect the town’s rural character from industrial developers such as Silverman.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Dallas developers did pitch their properties to AT&T in a last-minute effort.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The developer’s persistence is all the more reason why Broward County must also persist in saving these mangroves from the bulldozer.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developer
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Originally, the guillotine was called the louisette, after its inventor, the surgeon Antoine Louis.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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The grandson of the inventor of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, who has publicly criticized The Hershey Company for tinkering with the classic formula in its spinoff products, appears to have gotten some sweet revenge.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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Nicasio was one of the lead designers who helped create three of the follies, which were commissioned by the City of Davis.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The project was led by Sebastian Wernli, an industrial designer and research associate at the university.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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One of the first to mourn Browne’s passing was Craig Hella Johnson, founder and artistic director of Conspirare, the Grammy-winning professional choral ensemble.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2026
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Louis Ducret, founder of the digital insurance platform Eprezto, said the best way forward is full transparency.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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His efficiency from three-point range this season, combined with his willingness to take open looks, adds spacing around Jalen Brunson and the Knicks’ primary creators.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Several content creators who focus on pop culture analysis condemned the display of domestic violence.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Developer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developer. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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