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
Kelley is also president and CEO of LDK Ventures, the lead developer on the project.
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Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
The developer acknowledged that the change could open security holes or introduce bugs but said that both Ubuntu and Intel have confidence that disabled versions will be safe.
—ArsTechnica, 25 June 2025
Although most developers would like to avoid the term Metroidvania — which is now shorthand for any 2D platformer that features exploring a pseudo-gated open world with tons of backtracking required — there’s really no way to avoid it.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Typically, a company may have seven or eight full time people, such as developers.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
The developer acknowledged that the change could open security holes or introduce bugs but said that both Ubuntu and Intel have confidence that disabled versions will be safe.
—ArsTechnica, 25 June 2025
Although most developers would like to avoid the term Metroidvania — which is now shorthand for any 2D platformer that features exploring a pseudo-gated open world with tons of backtracking required — there’s really no way to avoid it.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Typically, a company may have seven or eight full time people, such as developers.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developer
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One such moment came when Spielberg visited Rolly Harper's Motion Picture & Equipment Rental in Sun Valley, Calif., where production designer Joe Alves and his team were building the mechanical sharks that would be used in the movie.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
21 June 2025
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Major chip designers want a domestic alternative to Asia.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Bezos, who is the billionaire founder and CEO of Amazon, has been married once before; so has Sánchez.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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Republican Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels, will be on the ballot in the fall's general election.—
ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
25 June 2025
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For many creators, none of the choices seem like good options.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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Pollinators Matter As National Pollinator Week continues, embracing trends like pollinator pots, promoted by TikTok creators and supported by organizations like Bee Cups, offers an easy and meaningful way to help these crucial creatures thrive.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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“Developer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developer. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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