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
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu replaced his finance minister, the architect of a radical economic policy overhaul, less than a year before elections in a surprise reshuffle.
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Designed by local architect Robert Stanton and completed in 1940 for James Byers Black, president and chairman of the Pacific Gas & Electric Company, and his wife, Katherine, the home was featured on the cover of Sunset Magazine in 1941.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
By elevating a master product architect, Apple is betting that the ultimate victor of the AI age will be the company that owns the final, most valuable mile of the consumer experience.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
The Cordish Companies and architect David Manica partnered to open Power & Light’s newest cocktail lounge in the KC Live!
—Jenna Thompson
april 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Designed by local architect Robert Stanton and completed in 1940 for James Byers Black, president and chairman of the Pacific Gas & Electric Company, and his wife, Katherine, the home was featured on the cover of Sunset Magazine in 1941.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
By elevating a master product architect, Apple is betting that the ultimate victor of the AI age will be the company that owns the final, most valuable mile of the consumer experience.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
The Cordish Companies and architect David Manica partnered to open Power & Light’s newest cocktail lounge in the KC Live!
—Jenna Thompson
april 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for architect
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Unruh later worked as a broadcast engineer at PBS Kansas, according to her LinkedIn profile.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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While these components are available from the aftermarket as well, there’s something to be said about getting a truck that’s been holistically developed by factory engineers and comes backed by a full warranty.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Eight co-conspirators were convicted, with the mastermind sentenced to 30 months in jail.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Some of the masterminds behind NBC‘s Saturday Night Live Season 51 brought the laughs all the way from Studio 8H to the DGA Theater to break down the process behind keeping the iconic sketch comedy engine running after more than five decades for Deadline Contenders TV.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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Shopping, dining, and entertainment are on tap at the village-like Shops at Kukuiʻula, where residents will find boutiques with upscale global brands as well as island designers, fine dining restaurants and casual eateries, weekly farmers markets, and occasional live music.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Police Department officers are searching for two burglary suspects who allegedly broke into a Westwood home, stealing jewelry and designer handbags.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The crowd includes top business leaders, including Apple’s Tim Cook and NVIDIA's Jensen Huang.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Senior defender Peyton Johnson, Elizabeth’s older sister, is Oswego’s other team leader.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Architect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architect. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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