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as in craftsman
a person or company that builds or repairs things (such as houses or ships)
They hired a team of builders to carry out the renovation.
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as in designer
a person or organization that creates something (such as a business)
He was one of the great empire builders of the 20th century.
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Recent Examples of builder
Bean will play the Sheriff of Nottingham who is envisioned as a statesman, a strategist, and a builder of Nottingham itself.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
The task of rebuilding is monumental, involving constant communication with insurance companies, government employees, architects and builders.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
Developers have found new friends and formed alliances with environmental groups, density advocates, home builders, Habitat for Humanity, The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, the social justice group ISAIAH, the Sierra Club, transit advocates, the Minnesota Housing Partnership, among others.
—John Diers, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Intel’s struggles have not only disappointed PC builders, but also Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who’s shocked by the US chipmaker’s decline.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
The task of rebuilding is monumental, involving constant communication with insurance companies, government employees, architects and builders.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
Developers have found new friends and formed alliances with environmental groups, density advocates, home builders, Habitat for Humanity, The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, the social justice group ISAIAH, the Sierra Club, transit advocates, the Minnesota Housing Partnership, among others.
—John Diers, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Intel’s struggles have not only disappointed PC builders, but also Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who’s shocked by the US chipmaker’s decline.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for builder
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An influential part of finalizing the decision was a ten-year exclusivity memorandum of understanding with the Italian craftsman’s organization Artisans of Florence, which oversees the operation of da Vinci museums across Italy, France, South Korea, Australia, and Brazil.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Director Scott Derrickson and a cadre of craftsmen elevate the narrative’s basic level, delivering a fun thrill ride.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
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In addition to playing Bandit’s younger brother (and the father of Bluey and Bingo’s cousins, Muffin and Socks) the actor doubles as the show’s sound designer.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Stunning pool villas cascading down a verdant jungle by renowned landscape architect and designer Bill Bensley?—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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Zoom in: Antonio Maxie, owner of the Nap or Nothing clothing shop, and local architect Kionna Walker took part in the talk.—
Justin L. Mack,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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Specifically for this performance, Smith will debut a new piece paying tribute to Italian architect, designer and photographer Carlo Mollino, and his last interior project, Casa Mollino in Turin.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Billy McFarland, the infamous founder of the original Fyre Festival, confirmed the event is a go during an interview on Today on Monday, February 24, the same day tickets went on sale.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The issue appeared to begin after an update to Apple’s servers, said John Burkey, the founder of Wonderrush.ai, an artificial intelligence start-up, and a former member of Apple’s Siri team who is still in regular contact with the team.—
Tripp Mickle,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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Top Russian engineers have fled the country, relocating to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The day after its completion, engineers successfully circulated fluid through artificial fractures between the two wells.—
Brent Crane,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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Although years have passed since Belle's lies were exposed, Nick — now a father of two — still feels unsettled by his sister's actions, and wants to keep his children away from her.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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There are implications that the two central fathers of the piece have clashed before, though the more jarring examples of tangential threads concern a performing troupe with whom Tornado has a pre-existing relationship.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2025
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The hope was that the trio could usher in a new phase for the reality universe, to move forward after the ignominy of its creator’s sudden exit.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2025
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Canon clearly hopes to change the story with the V1 and give creators and photo enthusiasts a pocket camera that delivers strong performance. Spiritual Successor to G1 X The V1 is billed as a hybrid camera that puts its video features at the forefront.—
Jim Fisher,
PCMAG,
21 Feb. 2025
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Beautiful Rotating Belgian Waffle Maker $30 at Walmart This Belgian waffle maker cooks 1-inch waffles in less than two minutes, so it’s bound to become the favorite for family brunches.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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Rivian, the electric pickup and SUV maker based in Irvine, is currently trading at around $14 per share.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Builder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builder. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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