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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 developers plan to build 288 townhomes and condos priced for middle-income families.
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Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
And dirt is moving on the site of a future 148,000-square-foot Target, where developers and city and county officials lifted their shovels Tuesday.
—Rose Evans
updated May 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
Dreaming is in research preview and is not available to all developers; developers can request access.
—ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
The initial seed funding came from Terry Tallen, a two-time Indiana football captain under Corso who went on to become one of the country’s most successful real estate developers.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Apple says the judge here violated that rule by applying the injunction against all developers worldwide, not just Fortnite.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 6 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
Instead of limiting liability, Anthropic testified in support of Illinois Senate Bill 3261, which would require artificial intelligence developers to undergo independent audits of their safety and child protection plans.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 5 May 2026
In 2023, its developers reported that Sybil was between 86% and 94% accurate in identifying which patients were at higher risk and which were at lower risk of developing lung cancer within a year.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
And dirt is moving on the site of a future 148,000-square-foot Target, where developers and city and county officials lifted their shovels Tuesday.
—Rose Evans
updated May 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
Dreaming is in research preview and is not available to all developers; developers can request access.
—ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
The initial seed funding came from Terry Tallen, a two-time Indiana football captain under Corso who went on to become one of the country’s most successful real estate developers.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Apple says the judge here violated that rule by applying the injunction against all developers worldwide, not just Fortnite.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 6 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
Instead of limiting liability, Anthropic testified in support of Illinois Senate Bill 3261, which would require artificial intelligence developers to undergo independent audits of their safety and child protection plans.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 5 May 2026
In 2023, its developers reported that Sybil was between 86% and 94% accurate in identifying which patients were at higher risk and which were at lower risk of developing lung cancer within a year.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 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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Stars of the original musical, like Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells, as well as creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, return home from their mission in Hollywood.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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The comedians recapped the content creators' ongoing beef, which came to a head when Cooper called out Earle in a TikTok shared on April 13.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 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 11 May. 2026.
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