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
Fred Fisher was the architect for the new gallery building on N. Venice Blvd.
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Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Much received a bachelor’s degree in 1959 from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and considered becoming an architect.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Commander Joseph Lawrence Bradley Whitford in The Handmaid's Tale Steve Wilkie—Disney
Commander Joseph played a vital part in establishing Gilead as a major force, becoming the prime architect of the economy.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 27 May 2025
The outcome was disappointing for Wildcats coach Kelly Amonte Hiller, who played a starring role in Maryland’s run to its third and fourth national titles in 1995 and 1996 and has been the architect of all eight of the program’s NCAA championships.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2025
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Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Much received a bachelor’s degree in 1959 from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and considered becoming an architect.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Commander Joseph Lawrence Bradley Whitford in The Handmaid's Tale Steve Wilkie—Disney
Commander Joseph played a vital part in establishing Gilead as a major force, becoming the prime architect of the economy.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 27 May 2025
The outcome was disappointing for Wildcats coach Kelly Amonte Hiller, who played a starring role in Maryland’s run to its third and fourth national titles in 1995 and 1996 and has been the architect of all eight of the program’s NCAA championships.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for architect
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Born in San Francisco in 1980, Jackson is the son of a college instructor and technology engineer.—
Jabari Young,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The engineers of Project Kuiper are also focused on sustainability.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
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But despite a mountain of firsthand accounts, the murder’s masterminds never saw justice.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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Whether through a mastermind group, business coach or accountability partner, having someone who expects progress reports dramatically increased my own implementation rate.—
Elissa Kelly,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The updates include new fabrics and finishes that preserve designer Christian Liaigre’s original vision while introducing subtle, modern touches that strike a balance between timeless design and contemporary comfort.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Need to Know As the cultural role of the bed expands, designers are transforming its form to match By Grace Bernard May 28, 2025 Bed design is getting bigger, bolder, and more multifunctional.—
Grace Bernard,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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Listen to this article Chicago police said seven teens were wounded in an overnight shooting at a large gathering in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood after a St. Sabina graduation party, drawing an angry statement from the church’s longtime leader, Father Michael Pfleger.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Wilde said the move from Sasse to Ono suggests UF may be seeking a leader with stronger academic credentials, but under tighter political guardrails.—
Garrett Shanley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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“Architect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architect. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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