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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
For advanced builders, though, the most important feature is a second set of slide brackets.
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PC Magazine, 8 June 2025
For designers and builders, this can mean rising costs for furnishings and goods made globally or for using global components, which realistically applies to most of the pieces sourced or custom-made to construct and decorate today’s homes.
—Danine Alati, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2025
First-generation wealth builders tend to be more frugal, focusing on saving and spending less.
—Monish Verma, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
During that same stretch, most American camper van builders have remained a little too comfortable with closet-like wet bathrooms and deconstructed spaces that break down to stealthy nothingness.
—New Atlas, 29 May 2025
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PC Magazine, 8 June 2025
For designers and builders, this can mean rising costs for furnishings and goods made globally or for using global components, which realistically applies to most of the pieces sourced or custom-made to construct and decorate today’s homes.
—Danine Alati, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2025
First-generation wealth builders tend to be more frugal, focusing on saving and spending less.
—Monish Verma, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
During that same stretch, most American camper van builders have remained a little too comfortable with closet-like wet bathrooms and deconstructed spaces that break down to stealthy nothingness.
—New Atlas, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for builder
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The 18k white-gold drop earrings feature 60 diamonds that weigh 4.74 carats and are hand-set by a team of the designer’s craftsmen.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Archaeologists have theorized that it was created by a master craftsman due to the small size of the stones, the variety of color, and incorporation of glass and pottery.—
Francesca Aton for ArtNews,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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For instance, a stadium renovation could draw upon Elevate’s network of architects and designers, the spokesperson said.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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If the set designer and choreographer have less to do in Act 2, that’s not so much the case with Amzi and Ransom, the cinematographers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Andrew Fuller – Founding architect of HoloLens and Meta’s Orion.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Though often viewed as the architect of The Beach Boys' signature sound, Brian Wilson was an unlikely face of surf culture.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The ladies were joined by singer Muni Long, 36, and the Jasmine Brand founder, Jasmine Linford, and had been discussing relationships.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Honoring freedom and history Pape Ndiaye, founder of the Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas, is also looking forward to the celebration.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2025
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Born in San Francisco in 1980, Jackson is the son of a college instructor and technology engineer.—
Jabari Young,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The engineers of Project Kuiper are also focused on sustainability.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
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That said, Shane Hawkins has stepped into his father’s role in his long-running side project Chevy Metal.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2025
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Amy Adams Strunk Net Worth: $2 billion One-Year Change: 0% Team: Tennessee Titans Source of Wealth: Sports Adams Strunk’s father, the legendary Bud Adams, founded the Houston Oilers in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League, a decade before its official merger with the NFL.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The Voice of the Culture Award is presented to ASCAP members who have had a major influence on music and culture, recognizing their success as creators and changemakers.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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Banff delegates will closely examine the success of creators in South Korea, which will be the event’s inaugural Country of Honor.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Women made up just 17% of VC decision makers (partners, managing directors and principals) in 2024, per a PitchBook report.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Fear or distrust of Covid-19 vaccines is an easy target for supplement makers, Cohen said.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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“Builder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builder. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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