as in inventors
one who creates or introduces something new
credited as the designer of the first sneaker specifically intended for distance running
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Recent Examples of designers
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.
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Ella Alexander, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
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
His advice to artists and designers is to experiment.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
One of the busiest spaces was the Innovation Hub Area, curated by designers Arzu Kaprol and Filiz Tunca.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Harlem’s Fashion Row is doing revolutionary work within an industry that often has little to no regard for Black designers beyond lip service.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
A-list celebrities surrounded by camera flashes didn't round out the front row – fashion editors, designers and industry experts did.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The death of Giorgio Armani marks the passing of one of Italy’s most influential fashion designers.
—Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Ella Alexander, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
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
His advice to artists and designers is to experiment.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
One of the busiest spaces was the Innovation Hub Area, curated by designers Arzu Kaprol and Filiz Tunca.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Harlem’s Fashion Row is doing revolutionary work within an industry that often has little to no regard for Black designers beyond lip service.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
A-list celebrities surrounded by camera flashes didn't round out the front row – fashion editors, designers and industry experts did.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The death of Giorgio Armani marks the passing of one of Italy’s most influential fashion designers.
—Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designers
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That’s because there are two rival American inventors of the dishwasher, with dueling patents.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Several inventors helped further develop the clock, and most people nowadays have turned to digital devices over analog.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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There wouldn’t be software developers today.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Its technology connects to artificial intelligence models from Anthropic, Google and OpenAI that can propose alternative code and answer questions from developers and product executives.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
17 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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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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“Designers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designers. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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