devisers

noun

plural of deviser
as in inventors
one who creates or introduces something new Melvil Dewey was the deviser of a new system for organizing books

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  1. inventors
  2. designers
  3. creators
  4. developers
Noun
  • What's more, between 1975 and 2019, the share of American patents with co-inventors of Indian origin grew fivefold.
    — Anmol Goel, Forbes.com, 22 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
  • The idea eventually developed into a full ceremony supported by nominees, volunteers, designers, sponsors and production workers.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • Laura Park is a designer and the owner of Laura Park Designs, a textiles and home accents company that’s a favorite of dorm designers and college students.
    — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 27 July 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
Noun
  • But those same conditions became irresistibly attractive to developers, too.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • Google has struck deals with two nuclear developers and a separate contract for 1,800 megawatts of new capacity.
    — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of developers
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