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as in craftsman
a person or company that builds or repairs things (such as houses or ships)
They hired a team of builders to carry out the renovation.
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as in designer
a person or organization that creates something (such as a business)
He was one of the great empire builders of the 20th century.
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Recent Examples of builder
Hudes said the town is currently processing 12 or 13 builder’s remedy applications.
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
According to the 2024 survey of home builders, the biggest single component of a new home’s total sales price is construction costs, which accounts for around 64.4%.
—Javan Yoder, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
This wet/dry shop vacuum can pick up your builder's mess, delint the dryer, pick up soot around the fireplace and clean the car.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
There’s no such thing as a fireproof house, yet, but that hasn’t stopped one builder from trying.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
According to the 2024 survey of home builders, the biggest single component of a new home’s total sales price is construction costs, which accounts for around 64.4%.
—Javan Yoder, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
This wet/dry shop vacuum can pick up your builder's mess, delint the dryer, pick up soot around the fireplace and clean the car.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
There’s no such thing as a fireproof house, yet, but that hasn’t stopped one builder from trying.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for builder
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The motifs are so similar that Pentz believes they were not only made in the same place, but were also made by the same craftsmen, according to the statement.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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More on Bailey’s and Morrison Smith Jewelers Morrison Smith had four master craftsmen and staff with positions including goldsmith, stone setters, engravers and watchmakers.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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From the candelabras to the pieces of furniture, Visconti’s collections are distinguished by cast-bronze and by furniture and objects that take their inspiration from organic forms and are sometimes even sculpted with pieces the designer herself collects in nature.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Imagine a future where Trend-to-Product helps designers create the next great lipstick color or a new flavor combination that sets the internet on fire.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Decades ago architects put bedroom closets on the other side of bathrooms.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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The resort, located in White Lake, just 90 minutes from New York City, is a real working horse and cattle ranch, designed and owned by Steve Dubrovsky, a three-time Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association circuit champion and the architect for the neighboring Chatwal Lodge.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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Wearing only a bathing suit, a dressing gown, and a swim cap, McPherson—the founder of one of America’s first megachurches and just about the most famous woman in the country—had a street waffle for lunch, then settled in the shade of an umbrella just north of Venice Beach to work on a sermon.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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On the other hand, Prather, founder of The Original Article, carved his niche in Long Beach, focusing on turning creative ideas into profitable products with a clear vision and collaborative approach.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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In contrast to the casinos across the bay, where risk is valued, the engineers, mathematicians, and chemists at the tech center work to eliminate risk, testing and researching airplane and airport design and managing safety in what the F.A.A. calls the National Airspace System, or NAS.—
Robert Sullivan,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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It’s been condemned for the time being and will need to remove debris before a structural engineer can evaluate the building.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
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It is understood that father and son didn’t meet before Charles and Camilla headed to Italy.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In 1913, his father acquired the famed Indore Pear diamonds from Chaumet, marking the beginning of a long-standing relationship with the historic Parisian Maison, Christie’s said.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Michaels is the creator and executive producer of SNL UK, and the show will be produced by his company Broadway Video and Universal Television Alternative Studio’s U.K. production team.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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But while Bad Influence is focused on the story of one influencer and her allegedly aggressive momager, the series also highlights the exploitation inherent to child influencing — a conflict both creator and consumers are challenged by to this day.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The iPhone maker was rumored to launch its smart home hub in March, but the project has been delayed due to the pending rollout of some Apple Intelligence features for Siri, according to Bloomberg.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Windows maker has enjoyed decades as an entrenched tech giant, leading the 365 productivity tools to proliferate throughout the government.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Builder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builder. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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