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
During High Point Market in October, designers stole a rare break from the windowless-showroom grind.
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Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
That our designers shouldn’t have to choose between creativity and survival.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Ordering a custom piece requires measuring, selecting materials, and communicating with designers or retailers.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
For this more recent occasion, Obama paired her Balenciaga shoes with a striking dress from Loewe’s spring 2026 collection, the first presented by new head designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, who moved to the label from Proenza Schouler.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Why not start things off by repainting the living room—there are many shades that designers absolutely love for their soothing factor.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
The creative team reunites under Puwanarajah’s direction, with lighting designers Bethany Gupwell and Zoe Spurr, composer Matt Maltese, sound designer George Dennis, movement director Polly Bennett, casting director Matthew Dewsbury CDG, and associate director Zoë Templeman-Young.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
The designers of the Suicide Spot had been impressively serious.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
When selecting a specific use case to pursue, Pantone considered the struggles its customers had previously brought to the company’s attention and surveyed other tools on the market for designers and creatives.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
That our designers shouldn’t have to choose between creativity and survival.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Ordering a custom piece requires measuring, selecting materials, and communicating with designers or retailers.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
For this more recent occasion, Obama paired her Balenciaga shoes with a striking dress from Loewe’s spring 2026 collection, the first presented by new head designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, who moved to the label from Proenza Schouler.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Why not start things off by repainting the living room—there are many shades that designers absolutely love for their soothing factor.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
The creative team reunites under Puwanarajah’s direction, with lighting designers Bethany Gupwell and Zoe Spurr, composer Matt Maltese, sound designer George Dennis, movement director Polly Bennett, casting director Matthew Dewsbury CDG, and associate director Zoë Templeman-Young.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
The designers of the Suicide Spot had been impressively serious.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
When selecting a specific use case to pursue, Pantone considered the struggles its customers had previously brought to the company’s attention and surveyed other tools on the market for designers and creatives.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designers
Noun
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The inventors promise that the trackpad’s ergonomic design keeps your hand in a more natural position compared to a traditional mouse.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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From the early tinkerers who first imagined electrical speech to the engineers who built continental cables, digital switching, satellites, and wireless networks, countless inventors have pushed the limits of how far and how fast a human voice can travel.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The candidates who are currently ahead in their respective races supported finding ways to bring smaller housing options to Overland Park’s stock and allow developers to move through the permitting process in a more efficient manner.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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That contrasts with how such events used to attract more software developers, said Wang, who previously worked at UBS.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For Victoria’s Secret’s show, this translated into Amazon Live’s livestream at the pink carpet, get-ready parties a week before, a dedicated homepage for the brand, a creators’ event that generated 54 million engagements and more.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Along with sports, the company has made significant talent commitments to the likes of Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers and South Park duo Trey Parker and Matt Stone.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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Natillie and Josef Brandenberg, founders of True180, which provides personal training services in South Charlotte specifically to women over 40 years old, agree.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Prototypes of Majestic's box servers will be available for some customers in 2027, and the startup has already begun discussing pre-orders, the co-founders said.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Designers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designers. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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