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
Jared Cohen, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
Since 1999, Nicole has been a designer, copy editor, family columnist, and covered style, home design, gardening and other news-you-can-use topics.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
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
America is home to Nvidia, the world’s leading semiconductor designer.
—Jared Cohen, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
Since 1999, Nicole has been a designer, copy editor, family columnist, and covered style, home design, gardening and other news-you-can-use topics.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
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
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Thomas Sandgaard's website describes him as an inventor, entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist and rock star.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Video evidence, like from a doorbell camera, has become a crucial piece of investigations such as the one into Guthrie's disappearance, said Jamie Siminoff, the chief inventor and founder of Ring doorbell cameras.—
Liz Kreutz,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This level of coordination effectively marries ancient Chinese martial arts with modern precision engineering.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Analysts say the result could mean more stability for modern day Thailand, which has had three prime ministers in as many years and a 20-year cycle of military coups, violent street protests and paralyzing political instability.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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High-profile attendees include Sam Altman of OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Google CEO Sundar Pichai who is due to deliver a keynote address on Friday.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bass’ office last week said her appointees on the executive committee include entertainment attorney Matt Johnson, real estate developer Jaime Lee and union leader Yvonne Wheeler.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This work offers a new platform for designing efficient photo-electrocatalysts and advancing next-generation solar–electrochemical energy conversion systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase faced additional allegations of rigging pitches to benefit bettors in a new document filed on Thursday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 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
Adjective
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The contemporary adaptation stars Ashton James (Boxcutter) in the title role of Dean Youngblood, a hockey prodigy who travels from Detroit to Canada to join the Hamilton Mustangs in pursuit of his professional hockey dreams.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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True to her signature flair for whimsy, Samuel brought in lots of playful elements featuring warm colors, bright patterns, and contemporary silhouettes.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 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
Adjective
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And Bina Daigeler’s costumes are a hoot, ostentatiously fashionable and expensive and sexy.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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But most just looked like fashionable music fans, flaunting boots and baggy denim while taking selfies.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Designer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designer. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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