Thesaurus results for BUILDER

builder

noun

Definition of builder

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.

Related Words

Relevance

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.

Related Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of builder Residential builder Lennar Homes is listed in the grant deed as working with Essential Housing on the site. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 More than half of builders (53%) spent over $1,500, and 20% landed between $1,000 and $2,000, a bracket mostly filled by first-time DIY projects. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 The builder likens the system to an air fryer, which is almost enough to put you off your French fries. — Adam Williams july 01, New Atlas, 1 July 2026 With their flamboyant costumes and choreography, the group became a pop culture phenomenon, targeting disco's large gay audience with camp fantasy characters of butch builders, bikers, cowboys and soldiers. — CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for builder

Recent Examples of Synonyms for builder

Noun

Businesses and craftsmen around the world are continuing to post congratulations for the soon-to-be newlyweds.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Eventually, through persistence, sponsorship, legal guidance, and the practical help of Panos’s network, an opportunity emerged through my father’s skills as a painter and craftsman.

— Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of craftsman

Noun

The Belgian designer, who has previously been at the creative helm of Rochas, Nina Ricci, and Theory, presented a co-ed ready-to-wear collection.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 July 2026
The first wind phone was created in 2010 by Japanese garden designer Itaru Sasaki after the loss of his cousin to cancer and then later was dedicated to lives lost in the 2011 tsunami.

— Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of designer

Noun

Situated in an elegant French neoclassical building in Barcelona’s Eixample district, the hotel puts you just footsteps away from luxury shopping, restaurants adored by locals, and masterpieces by Gaudí and other Spanish architects.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Their architect, Michael Lehrer, created a striking design with a butterfly roof slanting up in two directions from the center, zigzag walls and picture windows front and back.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of architect

Noun

Another room is dedicated to the founder of California’s mission system, Father Junípero Serra.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Other guests in attendance include AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron, Steven Spielberg, Bob Iger, Dana Walden, Universal Music Group chairman Lucian Grainge, Republic Records founders Monte and Avery Lipman and Swift’s longtime tour promoter Louie Messina.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 3 July 2026

Definition of founder

Noun

The tool, developed by independent AI engineer Luke Geel, analyzes past results and players’ activity—from posture to blink rate—spotting connections that might be imperceptible to the average viewer but visible to top pros.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 July 2026
The intensive training sessions are open to engineers, architects, technical specialists and senior university students as authorities prepare for what is expected to become one of the country’s largest structural inspection efforts.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

Definition of engineer

Noun

His passion for politics began at a young age and stemmed from his father who served in the Army and imparted values about duty and service.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
He is believed to be in hiding after reportedly being wounded in the airstrike that killed his father.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of father

Noun

Both the primary and extension drive use the standard 1/4-inch hex specification, which, according to the creators, will cover over 95% of random everyday tasks – from bicycle maintenance to small home repairs and furniture assembly.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
News of the upcoming film comes four months after Tilly Norwood's creators released a music video featuring the AI creation appearing to sing a song addressing the public backlash to it.

— Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of creator

Noun

From candy makers to bakers and wedding favor brands, people and companies around the world appear to be capitalizing on what could be the biggest wedding of the era.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
American makers relied on unfinished movements imported from England, much as English makers themselves depended on highly specialized cottage industries.

— Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026