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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
When costs are growing but builders can't raise prices, housing production slows down.
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Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 28 May 2025
What To Know The Sunshine State experienced a construction boom in the years following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, when a sudden surge in demand encouraged builders to build more new homes than anywhere else in the country.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Sales of new single-family homes unexpectedly increased in April, as builders dropped prices to lure buyers.
—Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Why Standard Impact Windows Aren’t Enough Many builders install basic code-minimum impact windows.
—Florida Window, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
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Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 28 May 2025
What To Know The Sunshine State experienced a construction boom in the years following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, when a sudden surge in demand encouraged builders to build more new homes than anywhere else in the country.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Sales of new single-family homes unexpectedly increased in April, as builders dropped prices to lure buyers.
—Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Why Standard Impact Windows Aren’t Enough Many builders install basic code-minimum impact windows.
—Florida Window, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for builder
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The 18k white-gold drop earrings feature 60 diamonds that weigh 4.74 carats and are hand-set by a team of the designer’s craftsmen.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Archaeologists have theorized that it was created by a master craftsman due to the small size of the stones, the variety of color, and incorporation of glass and pottery.—
Francesca Aton for ArtNews,
Robb Report,
29 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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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 100-seat glass-and-wood chapel was built in 1951 and designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright Jr., son of famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Designed by renowned architect Frank P. Milburn, the structure features octagonal towers, arched windows, spiral staircases, and bricks shipped by rail from Maysville, Kentucky.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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This approach must be working as the three founders of the company have a strong following in the U.K. and U.S.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The project, overseen by Renault, also included involvement from Game Plan founder and CEO Vin McCaffrey, a Deloitte consultant.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2025
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The engineers of Project Kuiper are also focused on sustainability.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
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Born in San Francisco in 1980, Jackson is the son of a college instructor and technology engineer.—
Jabari Young,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Clara’s father, David, said the celebration was done away from opponents.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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Killmonger’s deeper motivation is sadder and less grandiose: His father, the brother of the late king, was murdered by Wakandan agents, forcing Killmonger to grow up alone and exiled from his ancestral homeland.—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
2 June 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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The chip maker is expected to show earnings per share of $0.88 with a revenue of $43.3 billion, according to FactSet, after Nvidia reported earnings of $0.61 per share and revenue of $26 billion over the same period last year.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Builder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builder. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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