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
Apple announced new frameworks that will allow app developers to tap into Apple's AI on iPhones and Macs, called Apple Intelligence, as well as a new version of Siri called Siri AI that's based on large language models.
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Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 June 2026
The first beta versions are available to developers now, but most people would be better served by waiting until July to try it, when a more stable public beta version will be released.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Engineers had to come up with their own substitutes for some of the basic tools that other developers use to store code, launch websites, and set up servers.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
In real projects, the right code has to support the larger system, remain understandable to the next developer and account for edge cases, user behavior, performance and maintenance.
—Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 June 2026
The first beta versions are available to developers now, but most people would be better served by waiting until July to try it, when a more stable public beta version will be released.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Engineers had to come up with their own substitutes for some of the basic tools that other developers use to store code, launch websites, and set up servers.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
In real projects, the right code has to support the larger system, remain understandable to the next developer and account for edge cases, user behavior, performance and maintenance.
—Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developer
Noun
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This was a preliminary, phase one clinical trial, so there was still a long way to go to confirm that this approach really could achieve what its inventors hoped—stopping an invader dead in its tracks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Baker’s playing career alone — 19 years, two All-Star appearances, a Gold Glove, fourth in National League MVP voting in 1980, on-deck for Aaron’s 715th, co-inventor of the high-five with Dodgers teammate Glenn Burke — is the stuff of baseball lore.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The backstory Tortuga Bay opened in 2006, designed by the late Dominican fashion designer Oscar de la Renta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Carter, a costume designer, was the first Black winner of an Oscar in that category.—
Time,
Time,
10 June 2026
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There’s plenty to see and do on this one street—stop by Colonial Park Cemetery, established in 1750; the Juliet Gordon Low Birthplace Museum, honoring the founder of the Girl Scouts; then grab a bite at Marbled & Fin, where luxe appetizers and aged steaks reign supreme.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Natasha is the founder of Beulah London, and Kate owns several pieces from the brand.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Although Hollis published his video years prior, creator Michael Averett’s (@michael_averett) recent recipe video seems to have reignited interest in the cake.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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The phrase has its own meaning within Anne Rice’s lush, grandiose world of bloodsuckers and spell-casters as interpreted by creator and showrunner Rolin Jones.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 June 2026
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“Developer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developer. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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