as in inventors
one who creates or introduces something new
credited as the designer of the first sneaker specifically intended for distance running
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Recent Examples of designers
Numerous designers, including Alessandro Michele and the late Vivienne Westwood, have credited the Queen as an inspiration, not least for the kind of sturdy, tweedy daywear shown in a section devoted to her off-duty garments.
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Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
This earthy classic is easy to style with practically any outfit and has been an undeniable focal point in designers’ collections for decades.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Where large mainframe computers were largely the domain of corporate finance departments, the PC allowed everyone – writers, engineers, designers – to have a computer on their desktop.
—Paul Edward Parker, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Its pattern is said to be drawn from the soundwave forms of nightingales' birdsong that the designers heard while driving an early prototype of the car.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Mother Mary shivers in the middle of the barn with her head slung low while Sam upbraids the pop star for leaving her behind for other, whiter designers when her career went supernova.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
Each of the three inaugural pieces involves roughly 15 key contributors, from watchmakers and engravers to designers and engineers.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
The outlet also claimed Archer championed high-end designers to elevate the princess’s image and encouraged her to upcycle and rewear looks.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The 61st event takes place at the 1907 Baldwin Oaks Estate in Arcadia with 28 Los Angeles area designers re-imagining interior spaces and gardens, April 19-May 17.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
This earthy classic is easy to style with practically any outfit and has been an undeniable focal point in designers’ collections for decades.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Where large mainframe computers were largely the domain of corporate finance departments, the PC allowed everyone – writers, engineers, designers – to have a computer on their desktop.
—Paul Edward Parker, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Its pattern is said to be drawn from the soundwave forms of nightingales' birdsong that the designers heard while driving an early prototype of the car.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Mother Mary shivers in the middle of the barn with her head slung low while Sam upbraids the pop star for leaving her behind for other, whiter designers when her career went supernova.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
Each of the three inaugural pieces involves roughly 15 key contributors, from watchmakers and engravers to designers and engineers.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
The outlet also claimed Archer championed high-end designers to elevate the princess’s image and encouraged her to upcycle and rewear looks.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The 61st event takes place at the 1907 Baldwin Oaks Estate in Arcadia with 28 Los Angeles area designers re-imagining interior spaces and gardens, April 19-May 17.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designers
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His inventions included an efficient alternating generator and a three-phase electrical circuit, according to the Lemelson MIT website devoted to support of modern-day inventors.—
Michael Kilian,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some of them have been given to great inventors.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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As part of the agreement, developers will invest at least $150 million into the site and fund additional infrastructure improvements.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Over fears that The Glen would divert restaurants and businesses away from the downtown area, trustees moved to require developers to put money into an account that would provide future loans to business owners looking to open up new storefronts in downtown Glenview.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Diving Bell is among a batch of talent agencies focused on digital talent and creators, notable for focusing on talent who straddle the content creation, broadcast, literary and IP spaces.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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Some of the traditional news perches aren’t waiting for creators to come knocking.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Jolene co-founders Anthony Kiedis and Shane Powers pose with Meadow Lane founder, Sammy Nussdorf, at the gourmet grocer's Tribeca location in New York.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Marisha Brown-Smith, the granddaughter of founders Anthony and Alda Rieke, said the family recipe has stayed the same for nine decades.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Designers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designers. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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