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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
But the most spectacular works are the 10- and 11-foot lengths of parchment that dramatize the way medieval architects conceived their spiritual ladders to heaven.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
Salopettes and ski helmets make frequent appearances, along with couples in thick, round spectacles who might be architects—and nearby resident Norman Foster, who most certainly is.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Milan Design Week is in full swing in the northern Italian city, attracting artists, architects, designers, and the most stylish to the annual celebration of interior design.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Some architects, including William Hefner, have swapped out wood framing in favor of steel, which is fire-resilient, recyclable and durable.
—Abigail Stone, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Last week, the museum’s newly ascendant president, Christophe Leribault, and Culture Minister Catherine Pégard reportedly visited the Préfecture de Paris et d’Île-de-France (the region’s administrative hub), where the architects’ scale models are currently on view for evaluation.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The school calendar’s architects also had the benefit of a number of school holidays falling over weekends, including Rosh Hashanah, Diwali and Juneteenth.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Hungry black holes are the hidden architects of the cosmos.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
With its unique emphasis on sharing the stories of the artists, performers, blackjack dealers, casino owners, and architects who shaped Las Vegas over the years, the museum has emerged as an important chronicler of the city.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
Salopettes and ski helmets make frequent appearances, along with couples in thick, round spectacles who might be architects—and nearby resident Norman Foster, who most certainly is.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Milan Design Week is in full swing in the northern Italian city, attracting artists, architects, designers, and the most stylish to the annual celebration of interior design.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Some architects, including William Hefner, have swapped out wood framing in favor of steel, which is fire-resilient, recyclable and durable.
—Abigail Stone, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Last week, the museum’s newly ascendant president, Christophe Leribault, and Culture Minister Catherine Pégard reportedly visited the Préfecture de Paris et d’Île-de-France (the region’s administrative hub), where the architects’ scale models are currently on view for evaluation.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The school calendar’s architects also had the benefit of a number of school holidays falling over weekends, including Rosh Hashanah, Diwali and Juneteenth.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Hungry black holes are the hidden architects of the cosmos.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
With its unique emphasis on sharing the stories of the artists, performers, blackjack dealers, casino owners, and architects who shaped Las Vegas over the years, the museum has emerged as an important chronicler of the city.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for architects
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The estate has hired archivists and engineers to catalog and digitize the remaining 55 percent of the work in the vault that’s undocumented.—
Keith Murphy,
VIBE.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Electrical engineers tied each rotor’s drive motor (only a few tens of kW draw) into the ship’s switchgear, with Norsepower control panels and sensors integrated on the bridge.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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The honorary degrees come their way after the Duffer Brothers achieved global success for being the masterminds behind Netflix’s hit horror franchise Stranger Things.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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One of the most notable is being the masterminds of the dozen-plus concert G3 tours that began in 1996 and most recently took place in 2024.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Spain recently hosted a summit of global leaders from the left and center left.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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Such procedures are often left open for 24 hours, and the Cypriot presidency said that final approval could come on Thursday, when EU leaders are gathering for a summit in Cyprus.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 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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Future designers at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology are more interested than ever in natural fibers and sustainable apparel design.—
Catherine Salfino,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Architects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architects. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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