SHAPERS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

shapers

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plural of shaper

as in mechanics

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Noun

Why were taxpayers paying consultants to commute when their firms had promised to staff the project locally?

— Julie Watts, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
That meant no cash for TV ads, campaign staffers, consultants or polling — all must-haves for modern congressional candidates who intend to win.

— Russell Lissau, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of consultants

Noun

Many experts have recently argued that a key mission — combating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions — has been failing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Star chefs from across the world flocked to the culinary hotspot for the 50 Best Restaurants 2026, a prestigious awards ceremony that crowns the top restaurants around the globe based on anonymous nominations from over a thousand industry experts.

— Nathan Tavares, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of experts

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Paris Creator Week is doubling in size this year, drawing 8,000 industry professionals and top executives from YouTube, Twitch, LinkedIn and traditional media giants including Banijay and Mediawan.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
Nearly 10 Metropolitan Police officers were on the scene, while a large number of private security professionals in high-visibility vests marshaled the crowds.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of professionals

Noun

The bespoke hypercar specialists have just unveiled the third and final Huayra 70 built to celebrate the start of Horacio Pagani’s seventh decade of life.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026
Those specialists may work together and review additional evidence before reaching a diagnosis.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of specialists

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What happens when one of the biggest crossover hits of the 21st century gets handed to a couple of banjo virtuosos?

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026
Great virtuosi such as violinist Isaac Stern, pianist Van Cliburn, soprano Leontyne Price and hosts of other incredible artists, both American and from abroad, blessed our concert halls with their dazzling artistry.

— Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of virtuosos

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