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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
Her builder, Benetti, will be bringing the boat to the show.
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Katia Damborsky, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Achieving that wide goal involves numerous partnerships among home builders, solar panel installers, appliance experts and many more businesses and organizations involved in contracts funded in part by the GGRF.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The daughter of a veteran tailor with over 40 years on the Row, and an artist and art teacher, Molly likens the role of cutters to architects and tailors to builders.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
The home builders worked with a kindergarten teacher.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Katia Damborsky, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Achieving that wide goal involves numerous partnerships among home builders, solar panel installers, appliance experts and many more businesses and organizations involved in contracts funded in part by the GGRF.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The daughter of a veteran tailor with over 40 years on the Row, and an artist and art teacher, Molly likens the role of cutters to architects and tailors to builders.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
The home builders worked with a kindergarten teacher.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for builder
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Now this may be simply because a few uniquely talented craftsman build each Torpedo by hand on a small Swedish island where their ancestors have literally been building boats for more than 1000 years.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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About 5,000 years ago, an ancient craftsman in modern-day central England picked up a piece of flint.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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The watch industry has witnessed a surge in micro brands in recent years, where enthusiasts, designers, and craftsmen have turned their love for watches into business venture.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Founder and designer Baylee Zwart is passionate about creating original, genderless jewelry, all handmade by a team of artisans in L.A. Order a double-sided version to have a different fingerprint on each side, add some sparkle with diamonds, or opt for a custom engraving.—
Romany Williams,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Timex headquarters — its design led by architect Doug Disbrow — also would appear on the National Register’s website as a significant property, Stuller said.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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The brainchild of famed politician and hotelier Eduard Cattani and his architect brother Arnold Cattani, the Grandhotel Winterhaus was purpose-built to awe.—
Alexandra Cheney,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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Isaac is the founder and CEO of the American Energy Institute.—
Paul Tilsley,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025
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Just as startups grow from a spark of an idea to a structured organization, so can an emerging family office evolve from a single visionary founder to a sophisticated ecosystem.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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So now John, a retired engineer and entrepreneur, is trustee of Peter Seidler’s trust, the entity that owns 24% of the team.—
Kevin Acee,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Investors, engineers and sham fishermen: What to know about the operation?—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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The 22-year-old did not shy away from his famous father on Sunday night (March 9) during his audition on American Idol‘s season 23 premiere.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2025
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Her father Subbarayudu Konanki and a family friend reportedly filed a complaint on Sunday calling for local police to expand the investigation.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
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More recently, Chinese creators have come to dominate the market as TikTok and its Chinese equivalent Douyin have latched onto the trend, which is now also being explored by Chinese streamers such as iQIYI, platforms that had previously opted for more tradition longform series.—
Mathew Scott,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Mar. 2025
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The government should reject these self-serving proposals and protect the work of artists, authors, photographers, journalists and all other creators and copyright holders who have been the victims of these companies.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2025
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The combination, makers say, is flexible and sturdy enough to resist leaks, tears, and cracks as the hose is put through its paces.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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Anyway, here's a quick step-by-step for daily cleaning, following the good advice of toaster oven makers Breville, Cuisinart, and Panasonic.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Builder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builder. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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