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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
Redesigning engines for 2027 will mean an extra cost consideration for the five engine builders (Audi, Ferrari, Honda, Mercedes and Red Bull-Ford).
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Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The builder, Our Country Homes, is based in Hurst and has properties across North Texas.
—Rachel Royster
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Condos are particularly tough for builders to invest in because California law allows homeowners associations, or HOAs, to sue developers for construction defects for up to 10 years after a building is completed.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Faced with that uncertainty, builders moved away from condos and toward apartments built to rent.
—Patricia Lock Dawson, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
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Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The builder, Our Country Homes, is based in Hurst and has properties across North Texas.
—Rachel Royster
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Condos are particularly tough for builders to invest in because California law allows homeowners associations, or HOAs, to sue developers for construction defects for up to 10 years after a building is completed.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Faced with that uncertainty, builders moved away from condos and toward apartments built to rent.
—Patricia Lock Dawson, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for builder
Noun
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Younger buyers often prefer the character and build quality of a century-old craftsman over a newer build.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
8 May 2026
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Furniture and art is sourced from local craftsmen.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Similar to the designer style, this bag has a suede finish, giving it a polished look that pairs well with both casual and dressier outfits.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The gingham lining is similar to pricier picks by designers like Burberry, but on sale for thousands cheaper.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Designed by Chilean architect Felipe Assadi, the 14 villas and main lodge, constructed from native lenga wood, are indistinguishable from the treeline at a distance, a design feature that reflects the immersive ethos at the heart of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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The center, which opened in 1915, was originally commissioned by renowned La Jolla philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps and designed by famed architect Irving Gill.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Dudley notably received a $1 million contribution from Phil Knight, the billionaire co-founder of Nike, which is based in Oregon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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In addition to designers and entrepreneurs, many artists were around of the like of Malcolm McLaren, the founder of the Sex Pistols.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Founders Devon Sinha and Tejas Srinivasan, former Duke classmates and pro bettors who previously spent time as engineers at Amazon and Microsoft, respectively, designed the tool with broadcasters, teams, sportsbooks and consumer platforms in mind.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
13 May 2026
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Chris Zheng, a junior at The Bishop’s School in La Jolla, was selected from among a global pool of budding engineers as one of 20 recipients of the FIRST Leadership Award at the 2026 FIRST World Championship robotics and engineering competition in Houston.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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In November 2025, the fathers told the court about their child’s birth and a day later, Uthmeier, the AG, began pushing his way into this case.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Ahmed’s family of ten—the couple has seven children, and also cares for Ahmed’s elderly father—lives in two adjoining caravans made of metal sheets.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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That lesson has been absorbed — instinctively, if not always consciously — by a generation of online creators now moving into feature filmmaking with their audiences already in tow.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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Jury members are to be announced; the roster will draw from filmmakers, actors, and creators working across Japan and internationally.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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As a maker, these opposing qualities are persistent and present throughout every part of the process.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The British boot maker in fiscal year 2025 stabilized its business, followed by a pivot in fiscal 2026 to be consumer first.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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“Builder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builder. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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