as in inventor
one who creates or introduces something new
credited as the designer of the first sneaker specifically intended for distance running
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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
that car manufacturer is claiming that their new models are the last word in designer technology
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Recent Examples of designer
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Jewelry designer Audrey Yonkus has left viewers on Instagram in stitches with her playful ability to infer personality traits based on engagement rings.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Anne Quito, Quartz, 13 June 2020
To prove it, House Beautiful contributor Eddie Ross headed to his local Home Depot to curate a quartet of no-fail hardware suites that look designer-level but without the custom price tag.
—Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, 21 Oct. 2019
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The Irish designer has found muses in celebrities who fit into his grungy-glam universe.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Jewelry designer Audrey Yonkus has left viewers on Instagram in stitches with her playful ability to infer personality traits based on engagement rings.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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As a non-designer, Caplan had an ability to explain design to a wide audience minus the quixotic jargon of the trade.
—Anne Quito, Quartz, 13 June 2020
To prove it, House Beautiful contributor Eddie Ross headed to his local Home Depot to curate a quartet of no-fail hardware suites that look designer-level but without the custom price tag.
—Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, 21 Oct. 2019
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Analysis of ancient and modern human genomes, along with those of our closest relatives, revealed a common haplotype, or group of alleles (different forms of a gene), inherited together from one parent.Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
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Completely different versions of him both in the ’80s of course, but one was more on a Beatle psychedelic rock kind of trip, and the other was very modern pop-rock at the time.Liza Lentini, SPIN, 27 Dec. 2024
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It was made by a solo Canadian developer, inside Adventure Game Studio, with some real work put into upgrading the text parser and (optional) mouse experience with reasonable quality-of-life concessions.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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Lawyers for the developers said that because the warehouse is in Bee Cave’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, rather than its city limits, the developers don’t have to report site plans to the city nor get its approval.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Dec. 2024
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The trailer introduces new Season 2 heroes and villains, most notably Peter’s new Night Action boss Catherine Weaver, played by Amanda Warren.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2024
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According to Vogue, Rose Gray’s new album sounds like diaristic entries of her past year.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 25 Dec. 2024
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Prince William was in the audience at the time, and it was said to be a key moment in the couple falling in love, though the TikTok creator chose the less daring of Kate's outfits, a black dress.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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But Dan Guido, founder of cybersecurity company Trail of Bits and one of the creators of iVerify, told Forbes there’s more Apple can do to help those who have evidence their devices have been hacked.Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Morris, following a conversation with the music critic Robert Christgau, dissects how contemporary (and largely white) critics glossed over the fusion of pop and gospel that made Wonder’s art so revelatory.Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The indoor and outdoor public spaces feature an impressive contemporary art collection with works by Jeffrey Gibson, Gerald Clarke and others, nooks for sitting and games for enjoying in the year-round sunshine.Booth Moore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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One of the most important aspects of Founders, Inc. is the rich community that aspiring founders have access to.William Mullane, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Elliott Christopher Elliott is the founder of Elliott Advocacy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers consumers to solve their problems and helps those who can’t.Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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If there is a fashionable way to wear UGGs, J.Lo has tried it.Isabel Serra, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2024
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During Milan Fashion Week, the Armani Hotel becomes a central hub for the fashionable elite, further highlighting the brand’s enduring influence in both fashion and culture.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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One, done, and fabulous — that’s Oprah Winfrey’s latest look in a very stylish nutshell.Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Kenneth: Strong, stylish, and elegant, Kenneth is a thoughtful choice.Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Designer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designer. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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