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
Sachs pointed out how if Lennar hadn’t submitted a proposal to build on Boca Lago, another developer could have come along and done the same thing.
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Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
That year, developers also began converting old buildings into offices and high-rise towers in anticipation of the revitalized neighborhood becoming a hub for entertainment and technology companies.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
While not required, developers bring projects before the body to drum up support.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Beale Infrastructure, a developer of data center projects near Tulsa, said in a statement that the company does watch legislation that could affect data center development.
—Kayla Branch, The Frontier, 3 Feb. 2026
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Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
That year, developers also began converting old buildings into offices and high-rise towers in anticipation of the revitalized neighborhood becoming a hub for entertainment and technology companies.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
While not required, developers bring projects before the body to drum up support.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Beale Infrastructure, a developer of data center projects near Tulsa, said in a statement that the company does watch legislation that could affect data center development.
—Kayla Branch, The Frontier, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developer
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Students are invited to honor Black inventors by reimagining their creations as modern solutions, building entrepreneurial skills and sharing bold ideas with the audience.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The first name considered for the award was the Eddie, after phonograph inventor Thomas Edison.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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And if department stores disappear, what happens to the designers and the brands that rely on them for distribution, credibility, and scale?—
Maura Brannigan,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Jessica Díaz, a graphic designer, thinks things are going well and doesn’t believe change is necessary.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Berlin has fewer wealthy residents than Munich or Düsseldorf, and many of its homegrown brands remain small, leaving founders fearful of the rising costs of operating a store.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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Here, Disney Petit, founder and CEO of excess inventory solution LiquiDonate, shares how to get more value out of returns and why sustainability can actually create cost savings.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Feb. 2026
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Hudnut will be aided by Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, who will also serve as an executive producer.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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The latter features performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, instrumentalists and other creators actively working in the recording industry.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Developer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developer. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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