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as in craftsmen
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 designers
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 builders
The green and cream result doesn’t drive anything like the 1956 Silver Cloud I it’s based on, but it’s filled with handmade customizations the original builders would surely be proud of.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
Our main quibbles were with the fans—fan buzz and a lack of more fan filtration are two things to contend with—but experienced PC builders will find workarounds.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
This is especially appealing to syndicators, fund managers, and portfolio builders who want unified management across multiple markets.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The builders of the SDA's operational satellites include York, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and L3Harris.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
The builders will move three trees that are in poor condition, the application said.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Where utility lines like gas pipes, dryer vents, or cable wires enter your home, builders often cut holes a little larger than necessary.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
So far, most, including crypto builders, haven’t had coordination on their radar as a priority.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
What this means for you For American homeowners, builders and communities, the Tapping project shows how 3D concrete printing could offer faster, cheaper and more resilient housing.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
Our main quibbles were with the fans—fan buzz and a lack of more fan filtration are two things to contend with—but experienced PC builders will find workarounds.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
This is especially appealing to syndicators, fund managers, and portfolio builders who want unified management across multiple markets.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The builders of the SDA's operational satellites include York, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and L3Harris.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
The builders will move three trees that are in poor condition, the application said.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Where utility lines like gas pipes, dryer vents, or cable wires enter your home, builders often cut holes a little larger than necessary.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
So far, most, including crypto builders, haven’t had coordination on their radar as a priority.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
What this means for you For American homeowners, builders and communities, the Tapping project shows how 3D concrete printing could offer faster, cheaper and more resilient housing.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for builders
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The construction team that dug it up only found the still's boil pot, so the Vendome craftsmen needed to build an entirely new top.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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The result is an intimate offering of access to heritage maisons and avant-garde craftsmen beyond the frenetic halls of Watches & Wonders, the world’s largest trade show.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Working with Sarah Mower, a veteran journalist and the BFC’s ambassador for emerging talent, Weir has launched a program that takes designers back into their schools to connect directly with students and show them that a career in fashion is possible, regardless of background and geography.—
Ella Alexander,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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Amid trade wars, geopolitical turmoil, and a slowdown in spending, emerging designers are facing particularly challenging circumstances right now.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Software engineers, architects and operations teams know the architecture, integration points and operating environments in depth.—
Tannu Jiwnani,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Built between the late 17th century and early 18th century, the picturesque home has been restored by thoughtful architects who preserved the building’s rustic simplicity while ushering it into the modern era.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
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Talk to founders, learn from their successes and mistakes.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sepultura founders Max and Iggor Cavalera will perform the band’s Chaos AD album in full at the show.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
15 Sep. 2025
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Therefore, scientists and engineers have been working on ways to clean up low-Earth orbit.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Siemens Energy, for example, is hiring hundreds of engineers for a new transformer plant, critical for powering these facilities.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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Some are value-destroying black holes; others are relentless value creators.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Studio dominated its first season at the Emmys — but the show's creators showed no love to Sal Saperstein.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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Founded by cousins Sam and Jeff King, and celebrating 80 years since their fathers began launching restaurants, King’s has become a part of the firmament of California seafood.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Research from the Pew Research Center shows that mothers, especially those with young children, spend more time than fathers on both paid work and unpaid care.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Other shelves are stocked with pickles from artisan makers hailing from all over the country.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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An exhibition kitchen showcases Truly’s high caliber chefs and pizza makers.—
George A. Paul,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Builders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builders. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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