as in engineer
a person who designs and guides a plan or undertaking
the architect of the economic plan that rebuilt Europe after World War II
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Recent Examples of architect
With its unique emphasis on sharing the stories of the artists, performers, blackjack dealers, casino owners, and architects who shaped Las Vegas over the years, the museum has emerged as an important chronicler of the city.
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Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
The list typically includes prominent figures in the arts, such as, in 2025, visual artists Yoshitomo Nara and Mickalene Thomas, architect Annabelle Selldorf, and Miranda July, a novelist and filmmaker who has also ventured into performance art.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Among them are painters, filmmakers, photographers, choreographers, writers, poets, economists, architects, scientists, anthropologists, engineers, historians, translators, and mathematicians.
—News Desk, Artforum, 14 Apr. 2026
HomeGoods will be a fine addition to the town, project architect Peter Theodore said.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
The list typically includes prominent figures in the arts, such as, in 2025, visual artists Yoshitomo Nara and Mickalene Thomas, architect Annabelle Selldorf, and Miranda July, a novelist and filmmaker who has also ventured into performance art.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Among them are painters, filmmakers, photographers, choreographers, writers, poets, economists, architects, scientists, anthropologists, engineers, historians, translators, and mathematicians.
—News Desk, Artforum, 14 Apr. 2026
HomeGoods will be a fine addition to the town, project architect Peter Theodore said.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for architect
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But lawsuits between the contractors and engineers and their insurers reveal some of the design errors and other problems behind the delays.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Mohan has enough nerdiness to earn the respect of software engineers plus sufficient charm to woo advertisers.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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The al-Qaeda mastermind and chief was killed in a daring SEAL Team 6 raid deep into Pakistan in May 2011.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Americana band’s mastermind, Daniel Bateman, put the project on hold for four years before bringing his brother, Steve, into the previously one-man-band in 2023.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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The brand’s archive section is packed with best-sellers, including comfy pants, trendy jackets, and designer-quality handbags.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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While there, the duo is accused of going into another hotel room, then stealing cash and designer bags worth tens of thousands of dollars, one Hermes bag valued at $32,000.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch visits the Well-Safe Protector Oil Rig at Aberdeen's South Harbour, on March 30, 2026 in Aberdeen, Scotland.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers took up the issue Tuesday, considering the challenges city and county leaders face trying to balance economic opportunity with environmental impacts.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Architect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architect. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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