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
Lynda Balslev is an award-winning writer, cookbook author and recipe developer based in Northern California.
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Alibaba says the releases aim to lower research barriers for robotics developers.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
As Black Mountain has worked through the city’s red tape in Fort Worth, the developer also appears to be laying the groundwork for more data centers in North Texas.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Alan Mruvka, a real estate developer and the co-creator of E!
—William Earl, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Alibaba says the releases aim to lower research barriers for robotics developers.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
As Black Mountain has worked through the city’s red tape in Fort Worth, the developer also appears to be laying the groundwork for more data centers in North Texas.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Alan Mruvka, a real estate developer and the co-creator of E!
—William Earl, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developer
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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
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For the 2026 reimagining, Fennell worked with costume designer Jacqueline Durran to create dozens of costumes (Cathy alone, played by Margot Robbie, had 50) that were heavily inspired by the extravagant, unselfconscious and campy outfits of the mid-century.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Composer and sound designer Christopher Kriz’s transitional music amplifies Hedda’s restless internal state with electric guitar and drums backed by a relentless, clock-like beat.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 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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The creator economy celebrates audiences as fandoms who co-create and build communities.—
Mina Haque,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The program includes interviews from the show's creators, participants and judges, according to Netflix.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Developer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developer. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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