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
Her acting roots remain visible, but KIPS is the work of a producer and architect—someone intent on shaping a platform rather than waiting for a script.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
King Minos, conqueror of Athens and stepfather of the Minotaur, has traveled to Sicily in pursuit of Daedalus, his chief architect and erstwhile prisoner.
—Seamus Sullivan
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
The 65-room San Montano Resort & Spa, which offers panoramic views from the top of Mount Vico, now has reimagined interiors from innovative architects Rino Gambardella and Claudio Pulicati.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
There’s no doubt that Posey nailed the big moves as a rookie baseball architect.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
King Minos, conqueror of Athens and stepfather of the Minotaur, has traveled to Sicily in pursuit of Daedalus, his chief architect and erstwhile prisoner.
—Seamus Sullivan
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
The 65-room San Montano Resort & Spa, which offers panoramic views from the top of Mount Vico, now has reimagined interiors from innovative architects Rino Gambardella and Claudio Pulicati.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
There’s no doubt that Posey nailed the big moves as a rookie baseball architect.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for architect
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Chinese engineers excel at copying and refining Western advances, but true disruptive invention remains harder to come by.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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That year, the board hired Pat Gelsinger, an engineer who had spent 30 years at Intel before leaving it for other companies and eventually running VMware.—
Lila MacLellan,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Mommy Pai’s, the latest venture from the masterminds behind Thai Diner and the late Uncle Boons, seems to follow this road map—on paper, at least.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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It’s owned by the mastermind behind Mérito restaurant—Venezuelan chef Juan Luis Martínez.—
Marisol Mosquera,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Caroline Ervin, landscape designer and owner of The Georgetown Garden Shop, told shrubs that produce berries in the fall are especially valuable during migration season, offering essential nutrition to birds in need of high-fat, energy-rich foods.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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At eBay’s secondhand runway shows in New York and London, models wore pre-loved designer pieces that guests could shop live.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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After being repeatedly condemned as a war criminal by other world leaders during the United Nations General Assembly's current meeting in New York, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have his turn speaking on the world stage on Friday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Architect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architect. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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