as in inventor
one who creates or introduces something new
credited as the designer of the first sneaker specifically intended for distance running
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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
that car manufacturer is claiming that their new models are the last word in designer technology
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Recent Examples of designer
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Since 1999, Nicole has been a designer, copy editor, family columnist, and covered style, home design, gardening and other news-you-can-use topics.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2021
As a non-designer, Caplan had an ability to explain design to a wide audience minus the quixotic jargon of the trade.
—Anne Quito, Quartz, 13 June 2020
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Noun
Rutledge is also the lighting designer for a show that takes light and shadows very seriously.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Since 1999, Nicole has been a designer, copy editor, family columnist, and covered style, home design, gardening and other news-you-can-use topics.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Fashion fans lamenting the loss of directional retailers such as Barneys New York and Jeffrey New York, will soon have a new multi-designer playground to explore.
—Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2021
As a non-designer, Caplan had an ability to explain design to a wide audience minus the quixotic jargon of the trade.
—Anne Quito, Quartz, 13 June 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designer
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The first, the sewing machine, was created by a selfish and ambitious inventor who wanted all the credit and was willing to fight a war for it.—
Luis Gallo,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2026
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The rescue effort attracted diving experts from all over the world and even the attention of billionaire inventor Elon Musk, who dispatched his own engineering team that brought along a tiny submersible.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The riots are considered the spark that ignited the modern LGBTQ+-rights movement.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Where Iran’s protests stand One month after Iran was rocked by the beginning of the deadliest crackdown in its modern history, the full toll of the regime’s response to nationwide protests is still coming into focus.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Turning to domestic chipmakers for less advanced semiconductors also doesn’t fix the problem for these AI model developers.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Home developers also have become more cautious about investing in large residential projects, said Weaver, who sells with Silvercreek Realty Group in Meridian.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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This work offers a new platform for designing efficient photo-electrocatalysts and advancing next-generation solar–electrochemical energy conversion systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase faced additional allegations of rigging pitches to benefit bettors in a new document filed on Thursday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 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
Adjective
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The contemporary adaptation stars Ashton James (Boxcutter) in the title role of Dean Youngblood, a hockey prodigy who travels from Detroit to Canada to join the Hamilton Mustangs in pursuit of his professional hockey dreams.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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True to her signature flair for whimsy, Samuel brought in lots of playful elements featuring warm colors, bright patterns, and contemporary silhouettes.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 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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Long before land conservation became fashionable among billionaires, Ted Turner was buying ranchland with ecological ambition.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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Women were very fashionable in Cairo and never dared go out in raggedy clothes.—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Designer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designer. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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