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
Ultimately, that will be up to the developers and engineers to determine if the NCDOT gives them the green light to move forward with an official proposal.
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Michael Praats,
Charlotte Observer,
4 July 2026
The government is also working with private developers, banks and the real estate sector to accelerate temporary and permanent housing solutions.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
The intimate messages are received by real estate developer Wes (Robinson) when Isabelle's phone number gets reassigned.
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Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
According to a report from Bleeping Computer, the developers of a new Mac malware called Gaslight packed it with fake errors and other prompt-injection strings.
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Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
3 July 2026
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Michael Praats,
Charlotte Observer,
4 July 2026
The government is also working with private developers, banks and the real estate sector to accelerate temporary and permanent housing solutions.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
The intimate messages are received by real estate developer Wes (Robinson) when Isabelle's phone number gets reassigned.
—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
According to a report from Bleeping Computer, the developers of a new Mac malware called Gaslight packed it with fake errors and other prompt-injection strings.
—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for developer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developer
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The series features intimate conversations with trailblazers like YouTube co-founder Steve Chen, USB inventor Ajay Bhatt, NBA star Jeremy Lin, television chef Martin Yan and many others, highlighting the impact of AAPIs in various sectors.
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The inventor of basketball, James Naismith first brought the sport to Lawrence.
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Below, shop the eight best designer bags at Coach Outlet.
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The Juszczyks became friendly with Swift after Kelce started dating her in 2023 — enough that Kristin enjoyed a career-defining moment as an aspiring fashion designer, courtesy of the Grammy winner.
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Another room is dedicated to the founder of California’s mission system, Father Junípero Serra.
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Other guests in attendance include AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron, Steven Spielberg, Bob Iger, Dana Walden, Universal Music Group chairman Lucian Grainge, Republic Records founders Monte and Avery Lipman and Swift’s longtime tour promoter Louie Messina.
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Since his 2021 deal with the network, Sheridan has become a top creator at the studio with the Yellowstone universe and shows like Landman, Lioness and Tulsa King.
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More than a decade after installing the sculpture, Pinky’s creator shares his story.
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“Developer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developer. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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