as in inventor
one who creates or introduces something new
the developer of software that is used the world over
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Recent Examples of developer
Newsweek contacted real estate developer Dar Global and the Trump Organization for comment.
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Because open-source software is popular among developers, Zuckerberg claimed, this strategy would help attract top AI talent.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 18 July 2025
GitHub initially required developers to code and debug manually.
—Son Nguyen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Repeal minimum lot sizes, and a developer might find a way to build a cute narrow house in a gap between existing houses.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 7 July 2025
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Because open-source software is popular among developers, Zuckerberg claimed, this strategy would help attract top AI talent.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 18 July 2025
GitHub initially required developers to code and debug manually.
—Son Nguyen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Repeal minimum lot sizes, and a developer might find a way to build a cute narrow house in a gap between existing houses.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developer
Noun
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Caught sketching dresses in her Ancient Greek class, the professor suggested Rogge become a designer. 2002 - 2004 Read law at Université Notre Dame de la Paix, Namur.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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On Saturday, The Wall Street Journal reported that another Musk venture, rocket designer and launcher SpaceX has agreed to invest $2 billion in xAI, citing investors close to the company.—
Ruxandra Iordache,Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Among them is Frank Binder, founder and chairman of the Ulyssia project.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
19 July 2025
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Zakiya Larry Wolfe, founder and CEO of Quest Media Group, told me in an email interview.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Pro wrestling content creator Joey Karni pointed out Naomi’s cross-promotional championship record.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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On TikTok, content creators are sharing videos that have racked up millions of views in recent months, complaining of nausea from taking trips in electric vehicles (EVs).—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
14 July 2025
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“Developer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developer. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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