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
Those priority roles could range from mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, hydraulic, hydrologic, coastal and cost engineers to biologists, geologists, economists or architects and real estate specialists, all working to support national priority infrastructure projects.
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Brandi Bufford, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Meier is an architect and the designer of the Getty Center.
—Time, 2 June 2026
This 170-acre estate designed by architect Lloyd Taft is anchored by a 1991 log-and-stone lodge near Millbrook.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 25 May 2026
Designed and built by architect William Quayle in 1880 for Thomas, a Denver businessman, the two-story, red brick home features both High Victorian and Second Empire elements, according to History Colorado.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 24 May 2026
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Brandi Bufford, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Meier is an architect and the designer of the Getty Center.
—Time, 2 June 2026
This 170-acre estate designed by architect Lloyd Taft is anchored by a 1991 log-and-stone lodge near Millbrook.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 25 May 2026
Designed and built by architect William Quayle in 1880 for Thomas, a Denver businessman, the two-story, red brick home features both High Victorian and Second Empire elements, according to History Colorado.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for architect
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Schloesser and the two other Amazon engineers who spoke at the hearings, Liesl Wigand and Darius Irani, are part of Amazon Employees for Climate Justice.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Challengers include fellow Democrats Myla Rahman, executive director of a nonprofit that provides vision care to communities that are underserved, and David Sedlik, an aerospace sales engineer.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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So, what do the masterminds at Love Island have in mind?—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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The inflatable work includes a sound element created by Thomas Bangalter, one of the two masterminds of the French electronic-music duo Daft Punk, and had been scheduled to be on view from June 6 through June 28.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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Shares of the Japanese technology investment giant, led by founder Masayoshi Son, have surged about 70% this year on investor enthusiasm over AI, buoyed by the soaring valuation of chip designer Arm Holdings and expectations that OpenAI could see a blockbuster initial public offering this year.—
Katie Foley,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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All rooms, including mine on the sixth floor (639), were updated in 2017 by American designer Ed Tuttle in a warm neutral and gold palette.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The playoff leader in goals, Howden had a beautiful tip on a shot by Theodore for his 11th of the playoffs and perhaps his most important in Game 1.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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In 1940, French President General Charles de Gaulle checked in to conduct war meetings with US and British leaders.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Architect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architect. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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