architect
noun
ar·chi·tect
ˈär-kə-ˌtekt 
1
: a person who designs buildings and advises in their construction
2
: a person who designs and guides a plan or undertaking
the architect of American foreign policy
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the architect of the economic plan that rebuilt Europe after World War II
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Elsewhere in the hotel are pieces by furniture studio Branco & Preto, founded by a group of young architects in the 1950s, and chairs by the influential Romanian-Brazilian architect Jean Gillon.
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An Israeli official familiar with the matter told CNN last month that the bodies of Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader who was believed to be one of the architects of the October 7 attack, and his brother Mohammed, would not be returned to Gaza.
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Myers — the architect behind the core of the Golden State Warriors’ team that has won four NBA championships since 2015 — will oversee the entire HBSE portfolio.
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Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
An Israeli official familiar with the matter told CNN last month that the bodies of Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader who was believed to be one of the architects of the October 7 attack, and his brother Mohammed, would not be returned to Gaza.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Myers — the architect behind the core of the Golden State Warriors’ team that has won four NBA championships since 2015 — will oversee the entire HBSE portfolio.
—Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Simpson has famously collaborated with hair architect Ken Pavés, stylist to best friend duo Victoria Beckham and Eva Longoria.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
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architect
noun
ar·chi·tect
ˈär-kə-ˌtekt
: a person who designs buildings and advises in their construction
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