as in inventors
one who creates or introduces something new
the developer of software that is used the world over
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Recent Examples of developers
The developers who brought you Shovel Knight, the hugely beloved series that began in 2014 and had releases as recently as 2022.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Rather than paying higher property tax bills that would come with rising assessments, developers such as the Bears would be allowed to negotiate long-term Payments in Lieu of Taxes, or PILOT, with local taxing bodies.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Municipalities, developers and traditional retailers want staffless infrastructure.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Charlotte City Council approved a rezoning request Monday from the developers of the former Manor Theatre complex.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
An open development ecosystem also allows developers to customize and expand its capabilities.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
Since its reporting 29 months ago, the vulnerability remained unknown except to Chromium developers.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Martin said that the purpose of the Chapter 100 structure is to exempt developers from sales tax on construction materials purchased for the project.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
On OpenRouter, a marketplace that lets developers access hundreds of AI models through a single interface, Chinese models went from about 1% of usage in 2024 to more than 60% in May.
—Deirdre Bosa,jasmine Wu, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Rather than paying higher property tax bills that would come with rising assessments, developers such as the Bears would be allowed to negotiate long-term Payments in Lieu of Taxes, or PILOT, with local taxing bodies.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Municipalities, developers and traditional retailers want staffless infrastructure.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Charlotte City Council approved a rezoning request Monday from the developers of the former Manor Theatre complex.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
An open development ecosystem also allows developers to customize and expand its capabilities.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
Since its reporting 29 months ago, the vulnerability remained unknown except to Chromium developers.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Martin said that the purpose of the Chapter 100 structure is to exempt developers from sales tax on construction materials purchased for the project.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
On OpenRouter, a marketplace that lets developers access hundreds of AI models through a single interface, Chinese models went from about 1% of usage in 2024 to more than 60% in May.
—Deirdre Bosa,jasmine Wu, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developers
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Close to $10 million directed toward saving more than 165 films — Hitchcock, Welles, Lynch, Kubrick, Fellini, Abel Gance — and more than 200 shorts from the Lumière brothers, the inventors of cinema itself.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The bar’s signature Brunello Bloody Mary nods to the hotel’s long-standing history as the drink's inventors and remains a house classic, richer and more savory than most, thanks to the wine-forward twist.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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The residency is structured like a college course, with designers learning about law, financial management, product development, marketing, PR, digital strategy, merchandising and show production.—
Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Even though employees are clearly signaling that now is the time for a change, learning designers keep tracking satisfaction and attendance rates that are usually 100%.—
Gwen Mdinaradze,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The creators of Passalacqua have answered her call.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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On June 4, the IndieWire Honors Spring 2026 ceremony will celebrate the creators and stars responsible for crafting some of the year’s best television series.—
Oren Uziel,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
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Online platforms constantly optimize for user attention, making founders prime targets due to their influence and resources.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Nonprofits are typically created when their founders file paperwork with state authorities.—
Sarah Webber,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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“Developers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developers. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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