developer

noun

di-ˈve-lə-pər How to pronounce developer (audio)
Definition of developernext
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 Ultimately, that will be up to the developers and engineers to determine if the NCDOT gives them the green light to move forward with an official proposal. — Michael Praats, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026 The government is also working with private developers, banks and the real estate sector to accelerate temporary and permanent housing solutions. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 The intimate messages are received by real estate developer Wes (Robinson) when Isabelle's phone number gets reassigned. — Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 According to a report from Bleeping Computer, the developers of a new Mac malware called Gaslight packed it with fake errors and other prompt-injection strings. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for developer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developer
  1. inventor
  2. designer
  3. founder
  4. creator
Noun
  • Immigrant inventors contribute to knowledge diffusion across borders.
    — Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Franklin has often been called America's first true Renaissance man — an author, printer, politician, diplomat, inventor, and scientist who counted astronomy among his interests.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of inventor
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  • The Belgian designer, who has previously been at the creative helm of Rochas, Nina Ricci, and Theory, presented a co-ed ready-to-wear collection.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • The first wind phone was created in 2010 by Japanese garden designer Itaru Sasaki after the loss of his cousin to cancer and then later was dedicated to lives lost in the 2011 tsunami.
    — Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of designer
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  • Another room is dedicated to the founder of California’s mission system, Father Junípero Serra.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Other guests in attendance include AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron, Steven Spielberg, Bob Iger, Dana Walden, Universal Music Group chairman Lucian Grainge, Republic Records founders Monte and Avery Lipman and Swift’s longtime tour promoter Louie Messina.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 3 July 2026
Definition of founder
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  • Both the primary and extension drive use the standard 1/4-inch hex specification, which, according to the creators, will cover over 95% of random everyday tasks – from bicycle maintenance to small home repairs and furniture assembly.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • News of the upcoming film comes four months after Tilly Norwood's creators released a music video featuring the AI creation appearing to sing a song addressing the public backlash to it.
    — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of creator

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“Developer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developer. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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