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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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The goal then, is not too dissimilar from what the architects of baseball’s modern rules had in mind: The same beloved ball game, just a little bit snappier.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Finally, in Spring 2023, the identity architect from Westlake, Ohio, ran the Cleveland Marathon fast enough to qualify for Boston.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Tuck Meng Yee, founder and partner at JRT Partners, a single-family office, echoed Koh’s comments.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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Political unrest urged by anti-Trump liberals, coupled with attacks on Tesla vehicles and dealerships due to founder Elon Musk’s close association with the president, appears to be pushing some people to buy guns for self-defense.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2025
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The City Council appointed engineer and businessman Carl Salas to serve in an interim capacity until a winner is declared.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
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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His grandparents on both sides of the family live in Milwaukee, as do his father’s three brothers and sister and his mother’s sister.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The bride's father also set the standard in his first wedding speech by playing a PowerPoint with more than 200 photos of Chernoff and Werner over the years.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
3 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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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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Going beyond the list of ten, the key here is to resist the temptation to delegate when the task at hand requires CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Once valued at around $30 billion, exceeding the market capitalization of Ford Motor Co., the EV maker was a rising Wall Street star before it became embroiled in scandal.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Builder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builder. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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