as in inventors
one who creates or introduces something new
the developer of software that is used the world over
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Recent Examples of developers
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.
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Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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, 1 Apr. 2026
This allows developers to see potential conflicts before construction begins.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The company said over 4 million small and medium-sized enterprises and developers have collaborated with its products, which are available in 218 countries and regions.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
First, hold users, deployers, and developers legally accountable for harms caused by AI systems, treating them as the outputs of human decision-making rather than autonomous agents.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Perhaps the most business‑critical element is the introduction of EU pharmaceutical regulatory sandboxes, which will allow developers to test disruptive products not currently covered by existing regulation.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Residents met with developers and Crain for over two hours.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
But developers don’t necessarily agree with this perspective, saying the people who have moved to neighborhoods in the Ag Reserve want more amenities nearer to them.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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, 1 Apr. 2026
This allows developers to see potential conflicts before construction begins.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The company said over 4 million small and medium-sized enterprises and developers have collaborated with its products, which are available in 218 countries and regions.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
First, hold users, deployers, and developers legally accountable for harms caused by AI systems, treating them as the outputs of human decision-making rather than autonomous agents.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Perhaps the most business‑critical element is the introduction of EU pharmaceutical regulatory sandboxes, which will allow developers to test disruptive products not currently covered by existing regulation.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Residents met with developers and Crain for over two hours.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
But developers don’t necessarily agree with this perspective, saying the people who have moved to neighborhoods in the Ag Reserve want more amenities nearer to them.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developers
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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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In addition to wandering tourists, expect to see theater crew, set designers, actors, and matronly sensei in pastel kimonos and big, pinned up hairdos haunting the vicinity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 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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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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