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
The new research center will help design future data centers with power densities between 600 kW and 1 MW—up to 100 times more than the average data center—and assemble an ecosystem of model makers and app developers to assist businesses in scaling their AI use.
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Angelica Ang, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
The lead developer on the project, John Maberry, initially began the permitting process for a single-family neighborhood before pivoting to a data center development.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Lynda Balslev is an award-winning writer, cookbook author and recipe developer based in Northern California.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Real estate developers Chris and Calvin LaMont, the hosts of Buy It or Build It on HGTV, lent the works by Jones and Thokozani Madonsela.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Angelica Ang, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
The lead developer on the project, John Maberry, initially began the permitting process for a single-family neighborhood before pivoting to a data center development.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Lynda Balslev is an award-winning writer, cookbook author and recipe developer based in Northern California.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Real estate developers Chris and Calvin LaMont, the hosts of Buy It or Build It on HGTV, lent the works by Jones and Thokozani Madonsela.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developer
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Buscemi noted that inventors like the Wright Brothers would sew fabric patterns tailored to wooden planes.—
Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The agricultural scientist, inventor and educator has inspired many American cultural institutions.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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No one is competing for attention—the aesthetic leans East Coast understated luxury, with linen sets, oversized sun hats, and Hermès slides rather than logo-forward designer pieces—but most guests dress just polished enough to match the surrounding setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Presidential Medal of Freedom has previously been awarded to politicians, religious leaders, artists, fashion designers and others who have made significant contributions to American society.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Rogge accepted the creative director job at Marni last July, a month after picking up ANDAM’s Grand Prize, where Renzo Rosso, Only the Brave founder and Marni owner since 2012, is a member of the jury.—
Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
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Among the notable donors to the GoFundMe campaign are Euphoria creator Sam Levinson and his wife, Ashley Levinson, who contributed $27,000.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2026
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On social media, creators have been adding cottage cheese and Greek yogurt to numerous dishes, while cafes have started offering protein lattes.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Developer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developer. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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