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as in craftsmen
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 designers
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 builders
The company is following the cadre of specialty builders, led by Correct Craft, MasterCraft, and Malibu, that created the wake-surf boat market more than a decade ago.
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Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
The monument is composed of rocks transported from far and wide—impressive feats of shipping for its Neolithic builders.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Film studios in particular are viewed as brand-builders in an era where IP is still in hot demand.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Sweden and Germany have built such homes, as builders try to speed up construction time and digitalize the sector.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Empathy and kindness are amazing relationship builders!
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Those featured are builders, disruptors, and innovators in every sector, from corporate to creative worlds, taking a modern, forward-looking view on power.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
From January 7 to January 10, 2025, buyers, builders and enthusiasts will gather in Las Vegas to demonstrate, explore and discuss the latest and most impactful developments in business and consumer technology.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
But most of these guys don't get along with [the] big tech crowd — these are many of our top builders.
—Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
The monument is composed of rocks transported from far and wide—impressive feats of shipping for its Neolithic builders.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Film studios in particular are viewed as brand-builders in an era where IP is still in hot demand.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Sweden and Germany have built such homes, as builders try to speed up construction time and digitalize the sector.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Empathy and kindness are amazing relationship builders!
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Those featured are builders, disruptors, and innovators in every sector, from corporate to creative worlds, taking a modern, forward-looking view on power.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
From January 7 to January 10, 2025, buyers, builders and enthusiasts will gather in Las Vegas to demonstrate, explore and discuss the latest and most impactful developments in business and consumer technology.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
But most of these guys don't get along with [the] big tech crowd — these are many of our top builders.
—Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for builders
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Originally researchers wondered if the craftsmen were working on already old fossils.CBS News, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Each gemstone was set by hand in an exacting process by Bixler’s craftsmen.Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Other notable names from the architecture echelons were architects Norman Foster, Tadao Ando and Valode & Pistre Architectes, while landscape architect Michel Desvigne developed the overall plan.Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Now, director Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist, in theaters December 20, offers a chance to see a softer side of the divisive architectural style—and of the architects who designed with it.Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
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Making video editing easier for novice creators will surely spark creativity, but whether or not the new content is good remains to be seen.Paul Monckton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the YouTube comments, there is plenty of discourse on that topic, which is exactly what the creators intended.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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High-end earbud makers have been taking a bit of a bashing from budget brands lately.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Other difference-makers include more energy-efficient electrical infrastructure and modular construction, which uses fewer building materials and helps shrink carbon emissions.Andrew Schaap, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Builders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builders. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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