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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
The Royal Academy stands out among art institutions—founded in 1768 by a group of architects and artists to be independent and entirely artist-run, the RA hosts an annual summer exhibition and runs a contemporary arts school.
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News Desk, Artforum, 19 Mar. 2026
A little bit more creative is architects Anna Morrison and Leonardo Leiva Rivera’s one-bedroom design that attaches directly to the back of a townhouse.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 18 Mar. 2026
The role of the artist is to master your craft, to tell the stories that resonate with you, and find the architects and the audience that match your frequency.
—Daren Smith, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
But the city also hosts Milan Fashion Week and the massive design fair Salone del Mobile—two events that each year attract designers, architects, and style obsessives in droves.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2026
Frank Lloyd Wright is one of the most famous architects of all time, and every so often, one of his homes pops up for sale.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
While building was always of paramount importance, drawing played a crucial role in this endeavor, shown in galleries and publications that brought attention to these then-young architects and their ideas.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Its members held on to their spacious apartments in the Eixample, the area of the city that was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by Modernista architects, including Antoni Gaudí.
—Colm Tóibín, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
But in recent years, they’ve been turned into studios for architects and designers and other creatives whose floor-to-ceiling windows face one another under Chinatown’s bright sky.
—Xuan Juliana Wang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
News Desk, Artforum, 19 Mar. 2026
A little bit more creative is architects Anna Morrison and Leonardo Leiva Rivera’s one-bedroom design that attaches directly to the back of a townhouse.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 18 Mar. 2026
The role of the artist is to master your craft, to tell the stories that resonate with you, and find the architects and the audience that match your frequency.
—Daren Smith, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
But the city also hosts Milan Fashion Week and the massive design fair Salone del Mobile—two events that each year attract designers, architects, and style obsessives in droves.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2026
Frank Lloyd Wright is one of the most famous architects of all time, and every so often, one of his homes pops up for sale.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
While building was always of paramount importance, drawing played a crucial role in this endeavor, shown in galleries and publications that brought attention to these then-young architects and their ideas.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Its members held on to their spacious apartments in the Eixample, the area of the city that was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by Modernista architects, including Antoni Gaudí.
—Colm Tóibín, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
But in recent years, they’ve been turned into studios for architects and designers and other creatives whose floor-to-ceiling windows face one another under Chinatown’s bright sky.
—Xuan Juliana Wang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for architects
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The work on said harness is already complete, but added just enough work to NASA engineers' pre-rollout checklist to push the rocket's transportation back to LC-39B by 24 hours.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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This achievement may inspire many young engineers and programmers to explore robotics and develop new technologies that push the limits of what machines can do.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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With highly unusual subject matter for a song-and-dance production, this 2024 Olivier Award-winner for Best New Musical chronicles a real-life World War II invasion plan that counted British intelligence officer Ian Fleming — the future creator of James Bond — among its masterminds.—
John Beifuss,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
16 Mar. 2026
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Celebrity stylists have long been the masterminds behind some of the most iconic looks in pop culture.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, compliance checks dropped sharply to 369 after department leaders curtailed overtime spending amid a broader city budget crunch.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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What was intended to be a productive closed-door meeting with top Department of Justice leaders Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche turned into a standoff over whether Bondi would commit to appearing for an April 14 deposition subpoenaed by the House oversight committee.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the project, designers incorporated references to Denver’s culture, including memorabilia from the Denver Nuggets, Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Legend has it then-CEO Wendelin Wiedeking, a rather tall man, insisted on being able to sit in the back seat comfortably, forcing designers to push the shape of the rear in odd proportions.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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