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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
The data set is a refinement of Snap’s Panda-70M—developers applied different video-filtering, segmenting, and caption-generating strategies.
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The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
The disruption, though lasting only about 30 minutes, quickly took the top spot on tech link-sharing site Hacker News for a short time and inspired immediate reactions from developers who have become increasingly reliant on AI coding tools for their daily work.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
At our company, our developers work across Asia, Europe and Africa and employees are chosen for skill, not postcode.
—Jonathan Low, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
That has led to years of protests and, in 2023, a change to a city statute that required developers to set aside some land for parks.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Randy Tucker Many of you have read the name PLK Communities in my stories about the team of developers behind the controversial Hyde Park Square redevelopment plan.
—Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Those circumstances have sent PACE health plans throughout the country into uncharted waters, prompting them to set up shop within senior housing projects, partner with housing providers, or even join forces with nonprofit developers to build their own.
—Felice J. Freyer, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Everything here is crafted with extreme care and a personal touch from the developers at Lizardcube.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
This is Everglades cattle country, with miles upon miles of slash pines and flat scrubland, pristine and still untouched by developers just 35 miles from Palm Beach County’s suburban sprawl.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
The disruption, though lasting only about 30 minutes, quickly took the top spot on tech link-sharing site Hacker News for a short time and inspired immediate reactions from developers who have become increasingly reliant on AI coding tools for their daily work.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
At our company, our developers work across Asia, Europe and Africa and employees are chosen for skill, not postcode.
—Jonathan Low, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
That has led to years of protests and, in 2023, a change to a city statute that required developers to set aside some land for parks.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Randy Tucker Many of you have read the name PLK Communities in my stories about the team of developers behind the controversial Hyde Park Square redevelopment plan.
—Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Those circumstances have sent PACE health plans throughout the country into uncharted waters, prompting them to set up shop within senior housing projects, partner with housing providers, or even join forces with nonprofit developers to build their own.
—Felice J. Freyer, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Everything here is crafted with extreme care and a personal touch from the developers at Lizardcube.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
This is Everglades cattle country, with miles upon miles of slash pines and flat scrubland, pristine and still untouched by developers just 35 miles from Palm Beach County’s suburban sprawl.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developers
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Several inventors helped further develop the clock, and most people nowadays have turned to digital devices over analog.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Applied Materials filed a patent application crediting the duo as inventors with the National Intellectual Property Administration in China after the two joined the Santa Clara company, the Beijing firm said, alleging that the content revealed trade secrets co-owned by E-Town and Mattson.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Harlem’s Fashion Row is doing revolutionary work within an industry that often has little to no regard for Black designers beyond lip service.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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A-list celebrities surrounded by camera flashes didn't round out the front row – fashion editors, designers and industry experts did.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement The sweeping ban threatened to upend Facebook’s recent content monetization launch in Nepal, which could help Nepali creators earn money, and also threatened to impact other Nepali businesses that depend on social-media platforms.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The partnership has delivered tens of millions in sales while giving PacSun visibility into which products and creators deliver results.—
Jamie Gutfreund,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The contemporary steakhouse was created by the hospitality group Noble 33 and its founders, Tosh Berman and Mikey Tanha.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Providing financial tools and resources, such as credit lines and small business grants, tailored to female founders, particularly in the sports sector.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Developers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developers. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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