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as in craftsman
a person or company that builds or repairs things (such as houses or ships)
They hired a team of builders to carry out the renovation.
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as in designer
a person or organization that creates something (such as a business)
He was one of the great empire builders of the 20th century.
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Recent Examples of builder
Even more so is the builder, Collier Bashara of Collier Custom Homes, who emphasized the importance of restraint and respect for the past, while thoughtfully renovating the home to preserve its original 1940s character.
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Staff Author, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
That journey began two years ago when the museum's historian, Ann Haddad, discovered that the builder and designer of the house, Joseph Brewster, was an abolitionist.
—Jeana Fermi, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
Sunlight had been a successful builder of individual houses and small subdivisions around the Farmington Valley, and Ferrigno at one point was named chair of the Homebuilders and Remodelers Association of Connecticut.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Perhaps that’s because modern architecture rarely has the kind of adornments that might prompt a builder to consider including a Chicago Municipal Device somewhere in the external design.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Staff Author, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
That journey began two years ago when the museum's historian, Ann Haddad, discovered that the builder and designer of the house, Joseph Brewster, was an abolitionist.
—Jeana Fermi, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
Sunlight had been a successful builder of individual houses and small subdivisions around the Farmington Valley, and Ferrigno at one point was named chair of the Homebuilders and Remodelers Association of Connecticut.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Perhaps that’s because modern architecture rarely has the kind of adornments that might prompt a builder to consider including a Chicago Municipal Device somewhere in the external design.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for builder
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In the early 2000s the property was restored by the La Sultana hotel group, in partnership with the Department of Historic Monuments, who employed expert master craftsmen to bring the riads back to their former elegance using centuries-old methods.—
Harriet Elton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Our great Midwestern heartland was built by German farmers and craftsmen who transformed empty plains into a global agricultural powerhouse.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
16 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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Multigenerational living Local architect Craig Holdren led the design of the main residence, while Kerry Gillette of Grand Gill Design handled interiors for the ADUs.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Trained as architects, Collet and Diettert always bring a structural approach to their interiors.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sonny Skyhawk, founder and president of American Indians in Film, one of the organizations that had joined forces with Jackson, said the campaign against the networks should have been stronger.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Nicolle Fefferman, co-founder of Parents Supporting Teachers — an online community of roughly 30,000 people — said families have been closely tracking the district’s budget discussions for the past two years but still lack clarity.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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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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But while Gu hailed from a wealthy family that spent time in both the US and China, Liu’s father fled China after helping to lead the Tiananmen democracy protests, which China’s Communist Party cracked down on brutally.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Osmond, her siblings, and her father were what scientists call natural short sleepers.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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The creator economy celebrates audiences as fandoms who co-create and build communities.—
Mina Haque,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The program includes interviews from the show's creators, participants and judges, according to Netflix.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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This event also hosts local brands and makers who will showcase and sell their sustainable products.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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According to the makers, their products have ended up in many different homes and appeal to people with a variety of styles.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Builder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builder. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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