as in engineer
a person who designs and guides a plan or undertaking
the architect of the economic plan that rebuilt Europe after World War II
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Recent Examples of architect
The 1926 auditorium, designed by Chicago architects Benjamin Marshall and Charles Fox (whose resumes also include the Drake and Blackstone Hotels), once housed surgical conferences.
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Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Those of us who teach art in schools and universities throughout the world rely on this theory, for without it the painter, the sculptor, the architect and the industrial designer could not fully realize the full potential of [their] creations.
—Michael Lobel, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
One owner with his own architect filed his initial application in May and was hung up in planning until March.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
In the mid-19th century, architect Giovanni Battista Meduna added Neogothic and Baroque flourishes to the interior, creating a theatrical feel that remains today.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Those of us who teach art in schools and universities throughout the world rely on this theory, for without it the painter, the sculptor, the architect and the industrial designer could not fully realize the full potential of [their] creations.
—Michael Lobel, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
One owner with his own architect filed his initial application in May and was hung up in planning until March.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
In the mid-19th century, architect Giovanni Battista Meduna added Neogothic and Baroque flourishes to the interior, creating a theatrical feel that remains today.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for architect
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Asking the engineers to stop designing a firing squad chamber for the state of Idaho to execute death-row prisoners.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Most conventional electronics begin to fail at temperatures around 392°F (200°C), creating a major challenge for engineers working in extreme environments such as space exploration, geothermal drilling, and nuclear energy systems.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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Taxstone, real name Daryl Campbell, was the mastermind of the June 30, 2024, smuggling scheme.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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However, the mastermind behind the four championships is head coach Steve Kerr, who achieved multiple championships in his playing days under some of the best minds in basketball.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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Nicasio was one of the lead designers who helped create three of the follies, which were commissioned by the City of Davis.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The project was led by Sebastian Wernli, an industrial designer and research associate at the university.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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The protest, organized by national anti-death penalty organizations Death Penalty Action and Worth Rise, was attended mostly by local faith leaders and members.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of people are calling on Charlotte leaders to stop a data center from setting up shop southeast of Reedy Creek Nature Preserve.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Architect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architect. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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