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
The renowned, often feared lawyer dedicated years of pro-bono time to saving emerging designers from their troubles and steering their careers upward.
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Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
26 June 2026
Teams of student costume designers and makeup artists created every detail of the around 3-foot-tall robots, from DePay’s orange jersey to Messi’s facial hair, Kane’s blonde hair and Nelson’s blazer.
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Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
To overcome the physical scaling limits facing modern chip designers, IBM’s new nanostack architecture vertically stacks transistors in a staggered layout to pack more transistors into the same chip space.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
Swift is loyal to her favorite designers – but there's always room for surprises.
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Morgan Evans,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Ahead, designers share their favorite strategies for making the most of the vertical space in your room and expanding your design horizons, one inch at a time.
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Alyssa Longobucco,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
Coco and Breezy Founded by twin designers Coco and Breezy Dotson, the brand is known for fashion-forward eyewear and innovative design.
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Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
With denim trends moving in countless directions and more lifestyle brands incorporating the fabric into their collections, Resort 2027 is emerging as a playground for designers to experiment with the hardwearing textile.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The summer issue out now represents the first time in over 130 years that Vogue featured only American designers.
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Simone Popperl,
NPR,
18 June 2026
Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
26 June 2026
Teams of student costume designers and makeup artists created every detail of the around 3-foot-tall robots, from DePay’s orange jersey to Messi’s facial hair, Kane’s blonde hair and Nelson’s blazer.
—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
To overcome the physical scaling limits facing modern chip designers, IBM’s new nanostack architecture vertically stacks transistors in a staggered layout to pack more transistors into the same chip space.
—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
Swift is loyal to her favorite designers – but there's always room for surprises.
—
Morgan Evans,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Ahead, designers share their favorite strategies for making the most of the vertical space in your room and expanding your design horizons, one inch at a time.
—
Alyssa Longobucco,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
Coco and Breezy Founded by twin designers Coco and Breezy Dotson, the brand is known for fashion-forward eyewear and innovative design.
—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
With denim trends moving in countless directions and more lifestyle brands incorporating the fabric into their collections, Resort 2027 is emerging as a playground for designers to experiment with the hardwearing textile.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The summer issue out now represents the first time in over 130 years that Vogue featured only American designers.
—
Simone Popperl,
NPR,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designers
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Over the years, inventors improved on the design with faster models (such as an iteration described in a 1930 Scientific American article).
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Its inventors were bored Ivy Leaguers who played it while waiting for the results of the annual Harvard-Yale football game.
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In at least 11 communities – including Oklahoma City and Kansas City – private developers backed out of sales following local protests.
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This launch comes at a time when utilities, renewable energy developers, and industrial customers are looking for new storage solutions to meet rising electricity demand and the fast growth of wind and solar power.
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Much credit goes to creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, who somehow spun what could have been a one-note character into a scene-stealing fan favorite capable of carrying his own show.
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The new label will focus on service work to support clients and creators in bringing projects that target older audiences to fruition.
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Against the odds, our founders defeated a monarchy and created what would become the richest, freest, and most powerful country the world has ever seen.
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For the co-founders, integrating the technology into wearable jewelry is essential.
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