as in inventor
one who creates or introduces something new
credited as the designer of the first sneaker specifically intended for distance running
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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
that car manufacturer is claiming that their new models are the last word in designer technology
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Recent Examples of designer
Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2025
New Vision Rather than treating missing limbs as something to hide, designers are working to actively include them in the fashion narrative.
—Finbarr Toesland, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2021
As a non-designer, Caplan had an ability to explain design to a wide audience minus the quixotic jargon of the trade.
—Anne Quito, Quartz, 13 June 2020
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Noun
Selma, who has previously collaborated with renowned fashion designers such as Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, and Isaac Mizrahi, has never professionally ventured into the skincare industry—until now.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2025
New Vision Rather than treating missing limbs as something to hide, designers are working to actively include them in the fashion narrative.
—Finbarr Toesland, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Fashion fans lamenting the loss of directional retailers such as Barneys New York and Jeffrey New York, will soon have a new multi-designer playground to explore.
—Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2021
As a non-designer, Caplan had an ability to explain design to a wide audience minus the quixotic jargon of the trade.
—Anne Quito, Quartz, 13 June 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designer
Noun
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An earlier model of the killer girl 'bot was turned into a lethal weapon by the military but has gone rogue, and M3GAN's inventor (Allison Williams) needs to give the original a super-duper upgrade to stop the deadly newcomer.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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The inventor, named in several versions of the story as Zhang Qifeng, later found to be non-existent, was reported to expect a prototype within a year and a retail price below 100,000 yuan (Around $13,900).—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Hepburn’s Balmain number was a modern choice that paved the way for other brides of the time and even today to shy away from traditional floor-length gowns.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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What’s Next Transgender participation in sports continues to be one of the most contentious issues in modern sports.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The agreement also allows the developer to satisfy the city’s developer impact fee requirements related to parks and mobility with infrastructure improvements instead of cash payments.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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The developer for Project Accelerate NC is seeking to rezone multiple parcels along East John Street for a 123-acre data center.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While he's shown flashes of his ability to lead the team on scoring drives, consecutive losses to start the season probably isn't what Bears fans hoped to see under new coach Ben Johnson.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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But the anger that left-leaning media critics felt is clearly gaining more traction with a broader swath of the Democratic Party — people who are opening their wallets and dedicating their time to consuming new and independent media.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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Pritzker’s team has altered its press strategy in recent months, declining many remote television appearances in favor of interviews with friendly creators, at times to the frustration of local press.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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Reem Raouda is a leading voice in conscious parenting and the creator of FOUNDATIONS, a step-by-step guide that helps parents heal and become emotionally safe.—
Reem Raouda,
CNBC,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Submissions included paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography, contemporary jewelry, textiles, digital media and site-specific installation.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
24 Sep. 2025
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Nestled within Ennisbrook, one of Montecito’s most private and exclusive enclaves, the single-level contemporary home sits on over two acres of landscaped grounds with sweeping ocean and mountain views.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Sep. 2025
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The shooting at the ICE facility came just two weeks after a gunman perched atop a building at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, shot and killed Kirk as the 31-year-old co-founder of the conservative grass roots organization Turning Point USA was speaking to a large crowd at an outdoor event.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The founder will serve as an adviser.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These jeans are fashionable and comfortable enough to take me from the airport terminal straight to the office.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Sep. 2025
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Only the first is still fashionable, and the last has been so debased, misused, and weaponized over the centuries as to be almost unspeakable in polite company.—
Zadie Smith,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Designer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designer. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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