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
Copilot needs to be at least as good as the world’s leading harnesses to attract developers — making the products ever better.
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
The project’s developers hope to show that ethanol can provide a source of dispatchable power, electricity that can be generated on demand, at a time when many countries are seeking ways to complement intermittent renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
The city also hopes the project will spur further growth on the island by serving as a proof of concept to other developers, Hennig said.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Upper-floor units would have unmatched views of the Connecticut River and Hartford skyline, and developers say a series of amenities will be included.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
The project’s developers hope to show that ethanol can provide a source of dispatchable power, electricity that can be generated on demand, at a time when many countries are seeking ways to complement intermittent renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
The city also hopes the project will spur further growth on the island by serving as a proof of concept to other developers, Hennig said.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Upper-floor units would have unmatched views of the Connecticut River and Hartford skyline, and developers say a series of amenities will be included.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developer
Noun
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Accompanying the report was a detailed sketch of Edison’s device, which the inventor called a phonograph.—
Ron Cowen,
Scientific American,
3 June 2026
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Sentient Jet, the inventor of the jet card and a pioneer in the aviation industry since 1999, shares insights about what luxury travel actually looks like at this scale.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Shares of the Japanese technology investment giant, led by founder Masayoshi Son, have surged about 70% this year on investor enthusiasm over AI, buoyed by the soaring valuation of chip designer Arm Holdings and expectations that OpenAI could see a blockbuster initial public offering this year.—
Katie Foley,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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All rooms, including mine on the sixth floor (639), were updated in 2017 by American designer Ed Tuttle in a warm neutral and gold palette.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The wine list is impressive, which is no surprise considering one of the resort’s former sommeliers was Joseph Carr, founder of Josh Cellars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Curry is the founder and CEO of Thirty Ink, that includes businesses such as Unanimous Media, bourbon brand Gentleman’s Cut and 7k marketing consultancy.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Incorporated into the city in 1860, this former hamlet was the haunt of Molière and the literati, and later a hotbed of Art Nouveau residences by architect Hector Guimard (the creator of Paris’s iconic Métro entrances).—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The story takes place in Iran, where both Nayeri and Bell lived as children, and the creators’ affection for the setting shines through in their work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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“Developer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developer. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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