as in engineers
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 architects
Wright, who was born in Wisconsin in 1867, died at age 91 in 1959 as one of the world’s most famous architects, having designed more than 1,000 buildings.
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Past presidents, however, consulted advisers and architects, along with groups like the White House Historical Association and the Committee for the Preservation of the White House in addition to working with the commission, which is currently closed as part of the government shutdown.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Some ant architects design a colony to cut the risk of disease.
—NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
The modernist architects did, however, create several notable buildings throughout Northern California‘s Bay Area during their nearly six-decade career working together.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
But Toobes were mostly for cords, papers, and larger objects for people who were architects, contractors, etc.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
And, while large-scale armies were attacking one another with a vast arsenal of technological advancements, De Stijl architects and theorists were observing great opportunities for a better world based on this massive scale and these new technologies.
—JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2025
Jonathan Pidluzny, the deputy chief of staff for strategy and implementation at the Department of Education, is one of the architects of the Administration’s higher-ed strategy.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
Of course, there are layers and layers of planning, zoning and approvals to get through before construction even gets close to beginning, but Penner said the club is working with world-class architects and consultants on designing a potential stadium for the site.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Past presidents, however, consulted advisers and architects, along with groups like the White House Historical Association and the Committee for the Preservation of the White House in addition to working with the commission, which is currently closed as part of the government shutdown.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Some ant architects design a colony to cut the risk of disease.
—NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
The modernist architects did, however, create several notable buildings throughout Northern California‘s Bay Area during their nearly six-decade career working together.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
But Toobes were mostly for cords, papers, and larger objects for people who were architects, contractors, etc.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
And, while large-scale armies were attacking one another with a vast arsenal of technological advancements, De Stijl architects and theorists were observing great opportunities for a better world based on this massive scale and these new technologies.
—JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2025
Jonathan Pidluzny, the deputy chief of staff for strategy and implementation at the Department of Education, is one of the architects of the Administration’s higher-ed strategy.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
Of course, there are layers and layers of planning, zoning and approvals to get through before construction even gets close to beginning, but Penner said the club is working with world-class architects and consultants on designing a potential stadium for the site.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for architects
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However, Duan cautions against thinking that AI will replace engineers.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Since its founding, the agency has transformed from a scrappy collection of engineers into the world’s most iconic space organization.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Israel views him and some others as terrorist masterminds who murdered Israeli civilians and has refused to release them in past exchanges.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Once enlisted, recruits rarely meet the masterminds behind the crimes, instead receiving instructions through handlers online.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Charismatic and successful military leaders like Douglas MacArthur, who refused to follow President Harry Truman’s orders during the Korean War, will always hold considerable power due to the prestige and dominance that militaries bring.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Hoping to attract steam engines and gunpowder manufacturers, Delaware’s leaders could scarcely have imagined that, a century later, the ‘Delaware Inc’ model would serve as the foundation for smartphones, search engines and electric cars.—
Jan Hammer,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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For example, during the most recent awards season, the ASU FIDM Museum celebrated with an Academy Awards Season Costume Design Speaker Series that featured conversations with Oscar-winning and nominated designers.—
Sophie-Claire Hoeller,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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According to a release, leading costume designers will collaborate with fashion houses to create original costumes from classic movies and reimagine pieces drawing inspiration from classic films.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Architects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architects. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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