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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
The green and cream result doesn’t drive anything like the 1956 Silver Cloud I it’s based on, but it’s filled with handmade customizations the original builders would surely be proud of.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
Our main quibbles were with the fans—fan buzz and a lack of more fan filtration are two things to contend with—but experienced PC builders will find workarounds.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
This is especially appealing to syndicators, fund managers, and portfolio builders who want unified management across multiple markets.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The builders of the SDA's operational satellites include York, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and L3Harris.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
The builders will move three trees that are in poor condition, the application said.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Where utility lines like gas pipes, dryer vents, or cable wires enter your home, builders often cut holes a little larger than necessary.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
So far, most, including crypto builders, haven’t had coordination on their radar as a priority.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
What this means for you For American homeowners, builders and communities, the Tapping project shows how 3D concrete printing could offer faster, cheaper and more resilient housing.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
Our main quibbles were with the fans—fan buzz and a lack of more fan filtration are two things to contend with—but experienced PC builders will find workarounds.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
This is especially appealing to syndicators, fund managers, and portfolio builders who want unified management across multiple markets.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The builders of the SDA's operational satellites include York, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and L3Harris.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
The builders will move three trees that are in poor condition, the application said.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Where utility lines like gas pipes, dryer vents, or cable wires enter your home, builders often cut holes a little larger than necessary.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
So far, most, including crypto builders, haven’t had coordination on their radar as a priority.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
What this means for you For American homeowners, builders and communities, the Tapping project shows how 3D concrete printing could offer faster, cheaper and more resilient housing.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for builders
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The result is an intimate offering of access to heritage maisons and avant-garde craftsmen beyond the frenetic halls of Watches & Wonders, the world’s largest trade show.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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The larger-scale drama is unquestionably effective — what Greengrass and his team of craftsmen and visual artists have been able to do with wind is a miracle, and that’s to say nothing of the fire itself — and so evocative and terrifying that words fail to do it justice.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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Harlem’s Fashion Row is doing revolutionary work within an industry that often has little to no regard for Black designers beyond lip service.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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A-list celebrities surrounded by camera flashes didn't round out the front row – fashion editors, designers and industry experts did.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Born in Brussels in 2018, the Collectible design platform, which was driven by the approval of attendees like Dries Van Noten, fashion boutique architects Gonzalez Haase, and Alexis Martial and Adrien Caillaudaud, former artistic directors of Carven, debuted in New York City in 2024.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Admire the sparkling water and salt marshes on courses designed by top architects for everyone from beginners to avid enthusiasts.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The contemporary steakhouse was created by the hospitality group Noble 33 and its founders, Tosh Berman and Mikey Tanha.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Providing financial tools and resources, such as credit lines and small business grants, tailored to female founders, particularly in the sports sector.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fireworks lit up the sky the night before the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was officially opened, and dancers dressed as engineers in hardhats performed at the colorful daytime ceremony attended by African dignitaries.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025
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Equip platform engineers with tooling that functions like a force multiplier.—
Ian Amit,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement The sweeping ban threatened to upend Facebook’s recent content monetization launch in Nepal, which could help Nepali creators earn money, and also threatened to impact other Nepali businesses that depend on social-media platforms.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The partnership has delivered tens of millions in sales while giving PacSun visibility into which products and creators deliver results.—
Jamie Gutfreund,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Male dogs aren't exactly doting fathers.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Brett Eagleson and Elizabeth Miller both lost their fathers in the attack.—
September 11,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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Nvidia looks like the biggest winner, but other companies have made their bones as chip makers, too.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Apparel makers and sellers, meanwhile, aren't saying anything.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Builders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builders. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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