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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
Even more so is the builder, Collier Bashara of Collier Custom Homes, who emphasized the importance of restraint and respect for the past, while thoughtfully renovating the home to preserve its original 1940s character.
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Staff Author, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
That journey began two years ago when the museum's historian, Ann Haddad, discovered that the builder and designer of the house, Joseph Brewster, was an abolitionist.
—Jeana Fermi, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
Sunlight had been a successful builder of individual houses and small subdivisions around the Farmington Valley, and Ferrigno at one point was named chair of the Homebuilders and Remodelers Association of Connecticut.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Perhaps that’s because modern architecture rarely has the kind of adornments that might prompt a builder to consider including a Chicago Municipal Device somewhere in the external design.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Staff Author, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
That journey began two years ago when the museum's historian, Ann Haddad, discovered that the builder and designer of the house, Joseph Brewster, was an abolitionist.
—Jeana Fermi, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
Sunlight had been a successful builder of individual houses and small subdivisions around the Farmington Valley, and Ferrigno at one point was named chair of the Homebuilders and Remodelers Association of Connecticut.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Perhaps that’s because modern architecture rarely has the kind of adornments that might prompt a builder to consider including a Chicago Municipal Device somewhere in the external design.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for builder
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Iron door hinges, locks and pintles were forged by Ron Siebler, the beloved Dallas do-everything building craftsman.—
Mark Lamster
Architecture Critic,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The couple employed local craftsmen to clear the area and built two terraces supported by drystone walls using the same techniques once employed for cultivating capers.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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For the 2026 reimagining, Fennell worked with costume designer Jacqueline Durran to create dozens of costumes (Cathy alone, played by Margot Robbie, had 50) that were heavily inspired by the extravagant, unselfconscious and campy outfits of the mid-century.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Composer and sound designer Christopher Kriz’s transitional music amplifies Hedda’s restless internal state with electric guitar and drums backed by a relentless, clock-like beat.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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William is asserting himself as the architect of a stricter, more disciplined royal model.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The contest’s winner, a Danish architect and recent Chicago transplant named Alfred Råvad (sometimes spelled Roewad), suggested the color scheme of white and red.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The airspace closure is expected to be extremely disruptive for El Paso, a major industrial hub, Robert Moore, the founder and CEO of news site El Paso Matters, told CNN.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Star Parker is founder of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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At the time of the picture, NASA teams were hard at work preparing for the Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal, when the rocket is fully fueled ahead of a mock launch, allowing engineers to isolate and troubleshoot lingering issues with the hardware and countdown.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the engineers who built a telescope that can see planets 13 billion light-years away.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Feb. 2026
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Their accounts gave me shivers of recognition—their experiences echoed my father’s stories.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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The two become inseparable, to the dismay of Cathy’s paid companion Nelly (Vi Nguyen), and only become closer after Heathcliff takes a beating on Cathy’s behalf from her alcoholic father (Martin Clunes) for missing his birthday celebration.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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The fallout from the files has consumed much of the news media in recent weeks, dominating headlines and coverage at major news institutions as journalists and independent creators dig through the files for embarrassing nuggets of association about high-profile individuals.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Anika Gandhi is a former electrical engineer and the creator of Anika’s DIY Life, an approachable online resource for beginners interested in power tools, woodworking, and other DIY projects.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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Google, the maker of Nest cameras, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Fontainebleau’s restaurants have added specificity and depth to the dining scene in Las Vegas, and most diners here know Evan Funke from his reputation as renowned chef and traditional pasta maker in Los Angeles, having dined at his Bucato, Felix Trattoria, and Hollywood’s Mother Wolf.—
Andrea Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Builder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builder. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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