SHAPERS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

shapers

noun

plural of shaper

as in mechanics

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Noun

In a statement, the city of Littleton said, after research and an evaluation with consultants, in some cases, shortening school zones increases driver awareness and improves overall safety for drivers and students.

— Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Over time, companies may integrate AI into their proprietary software like the systems that centralize visibility into waste streams, helping clients and consultants in the field make better decisions.

— John F. McQuillan, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of consultants

Noun

Warming to his theme, Roberts pushed back at the sometimes-combative relationship between artists and those dishing out public funds.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
The artists chosen for MATRIX shows are invited to rethink the entire space in a way that best suits their work.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of artists

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The idea that the relationship was ending sets off alarm bells for experts like Nikki Engel, who serves as the co-executive director of Violence Free Minnesota.

— Conor Wight, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Universities are breaking the economic bargain that once kept experts in the classroom.

— Francisco Ruiz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of experts

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The fashion industry is facing new expectations around circular design, lifestyle accountability, and compliance, meaning that the next generation of designers and fashion professionals will need to prepare.

— Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
However, health professionals caution that the quality and source of breakfast protein matter just as much as the overall quantity.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of professionals

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With 70 vendors, including island food favorites and local grill masters, the Black Entrepreneur State Fair is a place where small business owners can come together in one space and thrive.

— Reg Chapman, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
The idea is to portray them with the same nobility and dignity as the figures of the great masters.

— Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of masters

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The decade featured some of the most revered and celebrated virtuosos to ever walk the planet, both critically and commercially.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Other guitar virtuosos might crave at least a little downtime between concluding a Las Vegas concert residency with one band and launching a national tour with another band, not but Joe Satriani.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026

Definition of virtuosos

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