architect
noun
ar·chi·tect
ˈär-kə-ˌtekt 
1
: a person who designs buildings and advises in their construction
2
: a person who designs and guides a plan or undertaking
the architect of American foreign policy
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the architect of the economic plan that rebuilt Europe after World War II
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Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
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Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Martin worked for three decades as an architect in Sydney, New York, and Los Angeles—including a role as senior designer at the American Museum of Natural History in New York—before shifting into ceramics.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Chamberlain has also been working with hair architect Sami Knight and makeup expert Nadia (@tuddynana on Instagram) on her Paris Fashion Week looks.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
One of the two ensuite guest bedrooms was designed by renowned Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Architect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/architect. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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architect
noun
ar·chi·tect
ˈär-kə-ˌtekt
: a person who designs buildings and advises in their construction
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