as in inventors
one who creates or introduces something new
the developer of software that is used the world over
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Recent Examples of developers
The strategy, which Beijing and developers see as a way to accelerate progress and compete with US rivals, has helped Chinese companies make notable gains.
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John Liu, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
The three developers previously presented proposals that vary in size and target residents’ income levels.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Besides Bolton’s pending appeal to civil court, there are still a few more hurdles developers will need to face before construction can begin.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Higher costs have forced developers to delay private-sector projects across San Antonio.
—Madison Iszler, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
Alibaba says the releases aim to lower research barriers for robotics developers.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Data center developers have created strong demand for power from existing nuclear plants.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Price has been charged with embezzlement, perjury and having a conflict of interest, by casting votes on real estate projects whose developers had hired his wife.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Across both phases, developers anticipate building 127 one-bedroom units and 281 two- or three-bedroom units, application documents show.
—Marcus Dorsey, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
John Liu, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
The three developers previously presented proposals that vary in size and target residents’ income levels.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Besides Bolton’s pending appeal to civil court, there are still a few more hurdles developers will need to face before construction can begin.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Higher costs have forced developers to delay private-sector projects across San Antonio.
—Madison Iszler, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
Alibaba says the releases aim to lower research barriers for robotics developers.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Data center developers have created strong demand for power from existing nuclear plants.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Price has been charged with embezzlement, perjury and having a conflict of interest, by casting votes on real estate projects whose developers had hired his wife.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Across both phases, developers anticipate building 127 one-bedroom units and 281 two- or three-bedroom units, application documents show.
—Marcus Dorsey, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developers
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Few of the inventors of these toys enjoyed what could be called a carefree youth.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Students are invited to honor Black inventors by reimagining their creations as modern solutions, building entrepreneurial skills and sharing bold ideas with the audience.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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And if department stores disappear, what happens to the designers and the brands that rely on them for distribution, credibility, and scale?—
Maura Brannigan,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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Pure white kitchens may be a thing of the past as more designers incorporate organic shades rooted in nature like blue and green into the all-purpose gathering and entertaining space that is the modern kitchen.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
5 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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Teams are organized around fandoms, creators, and cultural moments rather than rigid functional structures or media channels.—
Christopher Vollmer,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Tim and Marie Kuck, founders of the Orlando nonprofit Nathaniel’s Hope, which offers respite care to families with disabled children, hope to offer him a solution.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Montana also learned to see parallels between great founders and elite athletes.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Developers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developers. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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