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 firm cited multiple upcoming events and product launches, including the Google Cloud Next event next week, earnings on April 29, and the Google I/O developer conference in May.
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Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
But not all developers are paying for their own generation, and those that are paying for new power plants aren’t necessarily covering the bills for the transmission and distribution components of infrastructure.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
The governance structure is also the right approach for a city that would otherwise struggle to find a master developer to take on the redevelopment of the entire compound, Blaik said.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The developer acquired the properties for just over $18 million across 2021 and 2022, then rebuilt them into a 40-foot-wide townhouse with an elevator and a primary suite that occupies nearly 2,000 square feet.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
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Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
But not all developers are paying for their own generation, and those that are paying for new power plants aren’t necessarily covering the bills for the transmission and distribution components of infrastructure.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
The governance structure is also the right approach for a city that would otherwise struggle to find a master developer to take on the redevelopment of the entire compound, Blaik said.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The developer acquired the properties for just over $18 million across 2021 and 2022, then rebuilt them into a 40-foot-wide townhouse with an elevator and a primary suite that occupies nearly 2,000 square feet.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developer
Noun
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Lillo himself was a jack of all trades — a ginseng farmer, an inventor and a metal artist for decades.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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His inventions included an efficient alternating generator and a three-phase electrical circuit, according to the Lemelson MIT website devoted to support of modern-day inventors.—
Michael Kilian,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The brand’s archive section is packed with best-sellers, including comfy pants, trendy jackets, and designer-quality handbags.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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While there, the duo is accused of going into another hotel room, then stealing cash and designer bags worth tens of thousands of dollars, one Hermes bag valued at $32,000.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Zhang Bo, co-founder of Didi and head of its autonomous driving business, disclosed the plans at a UAE-China business cooperation forum in Beijing earlier this week, according to the statement.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Wildtype co-founders Justin Kolbeck and Aryé Elfenbein invited chefs to their headquarters in San Francisco and then went to the restaurants during early days of service, providing FAQ sheets that informed how chefs label the product on menus.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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While the character details of many of the new cast members are unclear, Oscar nominee Sharon Stone is playing a showrunner whom Lexi (Maude Apatow) works for, according to creator Sam Levinson.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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In the late nineties and early two-thousands, Romania became a destination for international TV and film projects whose creators wanted to hire crews who were cheap and willing to endure unlimited hours.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Developer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developer. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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