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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
Should the exhibit ever face scrutiny or calls for change, Coard said the ATAC has a plan that includes real estate lawyers, preservationists, architects and activists.
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
To find a solution, the district and the architects also explored expanding the MUR in the other direction, however, that would require the demotion of the outdoor amphitheater (with its dragon mascot mural) with no room on campus for a relocation.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Donald Zuckerman, one of the primary architects of the drive to bring the Sundance Film Festival to Boulder starting in 2027, is no longer the film commissioner of Colorado, according to the state.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
The architects of Project Franklin, former White House Acting Principal Deputy National Cyber Director Jake Braun and DEF CON founder Jeff Moss, first set their sights on water — partnering with the National Rural Water Association.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
Irtizaali was one of the architects of the NBCUniversal partnership that has so far birthed The Traitors and Destination X.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
The fire had broken out before midnight on the third floor of the handsome brick warehouse at the end of Van Brunt Street, which along with Lanoba Design housed the offices of architects, a community newspaper, and dozens of artists prepping for an open-studio event next month.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 19 Sep. 2025
Rush Doshi, the deputy senior director for China and Taiwan on the National Security Council under President Joe Biden and one of the architects of Biden’s China policy, argues that China has been playing a long game to displace the United States as world leader.
—David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
In truth, strong sources have a way of exciting architects into action.
—Richard Olsen, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
To find a solution, the district and the architects also explored expanding the MUR in the other direction, however, that would require the demotion of the outdoor amphitheater (with its dragon mascot mural) with no room on campus for a relocation.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Donald Zuckerman, one of the primary architects of the drive to bring the Sundance Film Festival to Boulder starting in 2027, is no longer the film commissioner of Colorado, according to the state.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
The architects of Project Franklin, former White House Acting Principal Deputy National Cyber Director Jake Braun and DEF CON founder Jeff Moss, first set their sights on water — partnering with the National Rural Water Association.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
Irtizaali was one of the architects of the NBCUniversal partnership that has so far birthed The Traitors and Destination X.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
The fire had broken out before midnight on the third floor of the handsome brick warehouse at the end of Van Brunt Street, which along with Lanoba Design housed the offices of architects, a community newspaper, and dozens of artists prepping for an open-studio event next month.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 19 Sep. 2025
Rush Doshi, the deputy senior director for China and Taiwan on the National Security Council under President Joe Biden and one of the architects of Biden’s China policy, argues that China has been playing a long game to displace the United States as world leader.
—David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
In truth, strong sources have a way of exciting architects into action.
—Richard Olsen, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for architects
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Doximity engineers, medical advisors and leaders collaborate multiple times a year to brainstorm new features and improve functionality.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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The incoming astronaut class includes test pilots, engineers and scientists – including one woman who, significantly, has already spent time in orbit.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Unlike high-cost advisors or one-size-fits-all masterminds, these tools offer flexibility to adapt as income changes and knowledge grows.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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All of the top brass attended this meeting, and everyone involved credited my partner Ricky and me as the masterminds behind the massive seizure.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … POLITICS TURNING TABLES – Speaker Johnson flips script on Dem leaders with staunch warning against gov shutdown.—
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FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Caño suggests encouraging daughters to think about fairness when leaders are chosen in schools or clubs.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
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In Mood, the designers’ plans become a little clearer.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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While the large brands are all in the process of building out their own direct connections with consumers through stores and websites, LuxExperience continues to be a major and stable outlet for many designers.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Architects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architects. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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