as in inventor
one who creates or introduces something new
the developer of software that is used the world over
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Recent Examples of developer
Dex’s focus on AI software developers and machine learning engineers has helped the company win over a clutch of high-profile recruiting leaders.
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Other robotaxi developers are retrofitting existing vehicles like Hyundai Ioniq 5s with sensors and the computing power necessary for self-driving.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
The developer behind the Chatham County data center filed a lawsuit on April 23 over the temporary ban.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
More recent laws will hold not just contractors but developers responsible.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Other robotaxi developers are retrofitting existing vehicles like Hyundai Ioniq 5s with sensors and the computing power necessary for self-driving.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
The developer behind the Chatham County data center filed a lawsuit on April 23 over the temporary ban.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
More recent laws will hold not just contractors but developers responsible.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developer
Noun
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The new, polar bear-esque robot by the inventor of the iRobot vacuum was all over the internet this week — eyelashes beating and tail wagging.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Before the pandemic, there was an annual recognition for the most prolific inventor.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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This marked the first appearance of an embodied AI robot at a Met Gala pre-event, attracting significant attention from media, designers, and bystanders.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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The designer regularly curates new collections and fresh apparel and is widely known for her signature splits at the end of her runway shows.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Today guests come not from Rome as the Cité’s founders did, but from across France, northern Spain (the border is just two hours away), England (there are direct Ryanair flights to Carcassonne’s small airport), as well as the US.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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The idea to create these pieces, which deftly straddle the world of art and fashion, came from a sketch that founder Erin Saluti made more than a decade ago—her dream purse, made from a block of wood.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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Abughazelah has been viewed with controversy as content creators step into the political world.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
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Business owners and creators launch a project and set a funding goal with a deadline.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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“Developer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developer. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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