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as in craftsmen
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 designers
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 builders
Other engine builders caught up, and some parity has been restored.
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Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Philosophy often glorifies the builders of grand systems — the bold architects of thought who draw sweeping maps of reality.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Ocean Kamp’s builders will focus on completing the wave pool before the opening of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Corn said.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
As time would pass, Mann would see his artwork reflected back at him through the work done by custom motorcycle builders throughout the world.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Then there are the power companies, and the turbine builders—led by GE Vernova , a bunch of builders, including Jacobs , and lots of electric connectors, companies like Eaton and Emerson , and a couple of others.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Even so, prices for new homes remain lower than for existing homes thanks to the incentives and discounts offered by builders over the past few months, making these properties more appealing to buyers.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
This month, 39% of builders reported cutting prices in a survey by the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo, a post-pandemic high.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Residents are drawn by its affordable new construction homes from four premier builders, top-tier educational opportunities, and lifestyle centered around connection and well-being.
—Ave Maria Development, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Philosophy often glorifies the builders of grand systems — the bold architects of thought who draw sweeping maps of reality.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Ocean Kamp’s builders will focus on completing the wave pool before the opening of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Corn said.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
As time would pass, Mann would see his artwork reflected back at him through the work done by custom motorcycle builders throughout the world.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Then there are the power companies, and the turbine builders—led by GE Vernova , a bunch of builders, including Jacobs , and lots of electric connectors, companies like Eaton and Emerson , and a couple of others.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Even so, prices for new homes remain lower than for existing homes thanks to the incentives and discounts offered by builders over the past few months, making these properties more appealing to buyers.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
This month, 39% of builders reported cutting prices in a survey by the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo, a post-pandemic high.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Residents are drawn by its affordable new construction homes from four premier builders, top-tier educational opportunities, and lifestyle centered around connection and well-being.
—Ave Maria Development, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for builders
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Austin brings a special energy and enthusiasm to his work on the baseball field, which matches the approach of the designers and craftsmen who create our beautiful products.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Completed in 1939, Fallingwater, its guesthouse and its service quarters were built almost entirely by local craftsmen using materials quarried on site.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Designed to be a Real Entrepreneur Partner The founders took years to develop advanced tools to be used by professional designers.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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The company’s designers have put the extra room to good use.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Oct. 2025
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Lum always tries to connect with contacts from artistic, photographic and diasporic communities, or local historians and architects, before arriving.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Philosophy often glorifies the builders of grand systems — the bold architects of thought who draw sweeping maps of reality.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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That transaction came amid mounting tension between Angel City’s founding lead investor, Alexis Ohanian, and the team’s three co-founders, Julie Uhrman, Kara Nortman and Natalie Portman.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Del Mar Historical Society needs a place to teach future generations about the origins of Del Mar, a place to celebrate our founders, our artists, and our scientists.—
Del Mar Historical Society,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Electric Era, which was founded by SpaceX engineers, is ready to release its next product, one that is designed to address energy storage management and charging power demand concerns.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a series of tests carried out by engineers, Google’s robots passed the banana test, which involved serving different fruits into plates based on color.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Barkin stressed the importance of decentralization and giving both creators and fans a stake in IP.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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TikTok creators and influencers have been filming themselves pouring honey onto a spoon, or even on the back of their hand, and sprinkling it with salt — many opting for natural options of both — and taking a dose before heading to the gym.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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To end the war and reunite the remaining hostages with their mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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In one study conducted by sociologist Katherine Conger at the University of California, Davis, fully 65% of mothers and 70% of fathers confessed to having a favorite child.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Several companies, including Ace Hardware and power tool makers Milwaukee Tool and STIHL, have supported the New York measure as a way to help offset the costs of lawn care companies replacing older equipment.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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As a means of achieving political change, the boycott is ill-conceived, targeting a vital source of artistic dissent rather than policy makers.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Builders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builders. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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