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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
In addition to hanging its name and iconic Golden Arches inside and outside the stadium, McDonald’s will build a permanent restaurant attached to the facility in what developers hope will be a burgeoning new Chicago neighborhood, anchored by the Fire.
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Stubbornly high home-loan rates, a decline in the construction of new units, and economic angst are all keeping people and property developers from doing more deals, said Richard Green, director of the Lusk Center for Real Estate at USC.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The Senate also wants $150 million for the State Apartment Incentive Loan program, which provides low-interest loans to affordable housing developers, and $5 million for rural workforce housing, but the House doesn’t fund either program.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
The reforms, which were developed after the task force met with hundreds of industry insiders, developers and city employees, were well-received, even by those often critical of the mayor.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Data center developers tout property tax revenue, economic development and job creation as reasons for local governments to approve projects that could require as much energy as the city itself, or more.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Since 2024, Microsoft has openly acknowledged that OpenAI is a competitor, and has been allying itself with other companies building AI models, including Musk's xAI, releasing those tools to developers through Azure.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Building outside city limits allows developers to sidestep that requirement while still relying on nearby water infrastructure.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Time and again, the FDA moved the goal posts for approvals and reversed prior guidance to drug developers.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Stubbornly high home-loan rates, a decline in the construction of new units, and economic angst are all keeping people and property developers from doing more deals, said Richard Green, director of the Lusk Center for Real Estate at USC.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The Senate also wants $150 million for the State Apartment Incentive Loan program, which provides low-interest loans to affordable housing developers, and $5 million for rural workforce housing, but the House doesn’t fund either program.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
The reforms, which were developed after the task force met with hundreds of industry insiders, developers and city employees, were well-received, even by those often critical of the mayor.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Data center developers tout property tax revenue, economic development and job creation as reasons for local governments to approve projects that could require as much energy as the city itself, or more.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Since 2024, Microsoft has openly acknowledged that OpenAI is a competitor, and has been allying itself with other companies building AI models, including Musk's xAI, releasing those tools to developers through Azure.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Building outside city limits allows developers to sidestep that requirement while still relying on nearby water infrastructure.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Time and again, the FDA moved the goal posts for approvals and reversed prior guidance to drug developers.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developers
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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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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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Henceforth, designers began to realize the importance of having a tank that could combine the abilities of different classes and perform multiple battlefield roles.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Being present keeps us close to architects, designers, and developers whose work has global reach, which is why Europe is both a growth and leadership market for Kohler.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Mamdani had spent the preceding weeks observing Ramadan alongside members of the city’s Muslim communities, breaking fast in iftar gatherings with union members or content creators.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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YouTube is expected to spotlight many of its biggest creators during its upfront advertising presentation in New York City this week.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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The founders getting the most from this platform have a system for creating great content.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Cronk and Jonny Saven, the CEO of L’Agence, are the co-founders of the Denim Institute and Museum, coming to the Fashion District in 2027.—
Sandra Barrera,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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“Developers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developers. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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