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
While renowned architects designed the buildings, the community's input was equally important.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
In 1924, architect Lilian Rice preserved that equestrian spirit with the creation of Rancho Santa Fe’s master plan.
—Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Formerly known as the Intercontinental Hong Kong, Regent Hong Kong has been lovingly rebranded and revamped by furniture designer and architect Chi Wing Lo.
—Ann Lee, TheWeek, 16 Feb. 2026
When the best that Dallas has to offer — from the architect to the builder to the landscaping and beyond — collaborate, the result is a contemporary home that feels timeless, restorative and magnificent.
—Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
In 1924, architect Lilian Rice preserved that equestrian spirit with the creation of Rancho Santa Fe’s master plan.
—Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Formerly known as the Intercontinental Hong Kong, Regent Hong Kong has been lovingly rebranded and revamped by furniture designer and architect Chi Wing Lo.
—Ann Lee, TheWeek, 16 Feb. 2026
When the best that Dallas has to offer — from the architect to the builder to the landscaping and beyond — collaborate, the result is a contemporary home that feels timeless, restorative and magnificent.
—Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for architect
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Moreover, the philosophy of the brand is to create clothing that adapts to diverse environments and provides long-lasting comfort and caters to the needs of creators, engineers, designers and other forward-thinking professionals.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The alliance is currently in the process of assembling its slate in collaboration with filmmakers, writers and visual-tech artists and engineers.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Amelia Dimoldenberg, the British host and mastermind of the viral hit Chicken Shop Date, is developing a romantic comedy film for Amazon MGM Studios’ Orion Pictures — a project that will mark her feature film acting debut.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Macdonald is transforming from a robotic defensive mastermind to a full-fledged head coach with the vision and emotional intelligence to lead a team through heightened expectations.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Local designers will present an expert presentation on the slow fashion movement that addresses the urgent need to move towards more sustainable models in the fashion and retail industries.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Two brands – one, Diotima, led by female designer Rachel Scott, and the other, Eckhaus Latta, by Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta – showed a subtler way to get fashion audiences thinking.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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After deliberations stretching across three weeks, the Sacramento City Council appointed Tuesday a new leader for a local agency tasked with overseeing public housing.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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With Jackson’s death Tuesday, leaders across the region reflected on a legacy that helped shape a generation of local activism and public service — none more so than Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, a close friend for more than five decades.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Architect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architect. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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