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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
After hitting the brakes in 2022, a luxury-home builder is moving forward on a proposal to build hundreds of homes in fast-growing northwest Meridian despite neighbors’ trepidation.
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Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 17 May 2025
This mindset — that everyone is a builder, a thinker, a challenger of the status quo — is what gives truly great companies their edge.
—Sanjay Srivastava, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Also in the set, builders will put together a replica of Homer’s unforgettable clown car.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 May 2025
Redick went from coaching unknown to a successful culture builder, even if his boldest strategies in the playoffs didn’t keep the Lakers from being eliminated after just five games for the second straight year.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
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Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 17 May 2025
This mindset — that everyone is a builder, a thinker, a challenger of the status quo — is what gives truly great companies their edge.
—Sanjay Srivastava, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Also in the set, builders will put together a replica of Homer’s unforgettable clown car.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 May 2025
Redick went from coaching unknown to a successful culture builder, even if his boldest strategies in the playoffs didn’t keep the Lakers from being eliminated after just five games for the second straight year.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for builder
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Still, Goings has had to confront an existential threat to his business: the aging workforce of carousel craftsmen.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Shot on location in the Japanese countryside, the film features production design and practical effects from some of Japan’s top craftsmen.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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Need to Know As the cultural role of the bed expands, designers are transforming its form to match By Grace Bernard May 28, 2025 Bed design is getting bigger, bolder, and more multifunctional.—
Grace Bernard,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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The updates include new fabrics and finishes that preserve designer Christian Liaigre’s original vision while introducing subtle, modern touches that strike a balance between timeless design and contemporary comfort.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Nowadays, most fans know Whitford for his role as Commander Lawrence, the architect of Gilead, on The Handmaid's Tale.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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The architects of that franchise have recently seemed to realize there is a limit to placing such demands on the audience.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
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The Barstool Sports founder and Renee married in 2009.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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But even smaller-scale projects can be impactful, insists John Doran , founder, president and owner of PlugIn Stations Online (PISO), a Valatie, N.Y.-based installer of EV chargers and infrastructure across the Northeast.—
Matt Alderon,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Qamar was a teacher for almost 12 years in Fairfax County, Suhail Karman was an engineer, and Saba Karman worked in the wedding design business for over 10 years.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
25 May 2025
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Each driver with a Honda engine has an engineer monitoring their car’s performance.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The suspect’s father told us his son had a childhood obsession with pyrotechnics In an interview with my colleague Jenny Jarvie, the suspect’s estranged father, Richard Bartkus, said the boy, then 9, set his family’s Yucca Valley home on fire.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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Jelena Dokic, a former world No. 4 and Wimbledon semifinalist, has confirmed that her estranged father, Damir, has died aged 67.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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But the show’s Emmy-winning creator, 54-year-old Mike White, has decided to embrace the rather harsh existence of competing on CBS’ Survivor — and not for the first time.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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The brand recently hosted its first-ever brand trip with a mix of content creators, sustainability advocates, and editors at Susurros del Corazón outside of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to bring the brand’s ethos to life during the three-day retreat.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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And make sure to pay attention in the interstitial spaces filled with rotating art by local makers.—
Nevin Martell,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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An expiration date is the last day a drug maker or manufacturer can guarantee the medication is safe and works as intended (is effective) if properly stored.—
Health,
Health,
27 May 2025
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“Builder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builder. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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