developers

noun

plural of developer
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 Hiring has cooled for entry-level software developers — work increasingly done by AI agents — and college enrollment in computer and information science programs has been declining. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 Software developers, whose profession has been transformed by AI and suffered dramatic job losses since 2022, are back in demand with postings rising 14%. — Irina Anghel, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 Environmental and economic potential The developers also highlight environmental benefits. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026 Like many real estate developers, Sajwani prefers to think about his trophy purchases in terms of location and scarcity. — Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 But developers behind Live Local projects don’t need approval from critics or commissioners. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026 An open model could attract researchers and robotics developers to the platform. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 But those same conditions became irresistibly attractive to developers, too. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developers
  1. inventors
  2. designers
  3. creators
  4. founders
Noun
  • In other words, American inventors hold roughly one-twentieth of the patents but about one-tenth of the value.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • And England’s Three Lions — inventors of modern football — continue chasing a first championship in 60 years, which would mark the longest gap between titles.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of inventors
Noun
  • In an era of denim where anything goes and designers are developing a wide range, brand customers are looking for fabrics that are versatile and able to achieve more types of looks.
    — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Pyrotechnicians, and the designers of professional fireworks shows, decide which shells to use based on what a venue can physically and legally bear.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of designers
Noun
  • An isolated patient can find medical influencers, therapist creators, or medical humorists who translate the opaque language of healthcare into something human, tailored, and easier to understand.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • In his videos, he’s backed by an ensemble cast of recurring friends, family members and other creators.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 July 2026
Definition of creators
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  • On the flip side, several noted that the café can be crowded and dirty, and quite a few reviewers complained about the dearth of actual Corgi dogs (Trudy, a Corgi owned by one of Laqua’s co-founders, makes an occasional visit).
    — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 29 July 2026
  • The agreement with the Steiners, founders of EcommerceBytes, a newsletter covering the e-commerce industry, includes an additional $7 million in charitable donations, including to organizations supporting First Amendment rights.
    — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of founders

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