DEVELOPER Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

developer

noun

di-ˈve-lə-pər

Definition of developer

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 Michael Swartz, a senior software developer who’s lived in Harwood for nearly 20 years, said the town’s relationship with data centers perhaps isn’t as cut-and-dry as the election results suggest. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026 The city and developers have not yet clarified what work may be needed or how those costs would be divided. — Lauren Breunig, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2026 The team's minority owner is the private developer and delivery partner for the Amtrak project and is providing $ 125 million in private capital. — Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026 As the design and developer-selection processes continue, Johnson said, the goal will be to minimize the project’s impact. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for developer

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Ring founder and chief inventor Jamie Siminoff said his customers have been asking for an expansion of the company’s popular doorbell cameras without having to install more cameras around the house.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 10 Nov. 2026
Del Casher, the guitarist and inventor whose innovations included the wah-wah pedal, has died at the age of 88.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of inventor

Noun

Huang, a former microprocessor designer and Denny’s dishwasher, discussed the idea behind Nvidia inside a Denny’s in San Jose with fellow entrepreneurs Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
For his second look, Daniel worked with Isabel Sicat, designer of Toqa, to create an ensemble filled with small talismans that connected him with the ocean.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of designer

Noun

Patricia Wenskunas, founder of the California advocacy nonprofit Crime Survivors, which opposed the abolition of the death penalty, criticized Newsom's decision.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Anthony Wood, the founder of Roku and previously its chairmand CEO, will become a member of the Fox board and serve as co-chair alongside Cheesbrough.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of founder

Noun

The company is also hoping to build a business around training the next generation of creators.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Churchill took the idea to Gilded Age showrunner and creator Julian Fellowes as well as HBO head of drama Francesca Orsi and CEO Casey Bloys.

— Alex Zalben, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026

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