as in engineer
a person who designs and guides a plan or undertaking
the architect of the economic plan that rebuilt Europe after World War II
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Recent Examples of architect
Exceedingly tall with Nordic good looks, Harlin is an architect of the modern action film.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Its modern Bloch Building, designed by architect Steven Holl, has earned international attention and is a draw on its own.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
He’s just taken a morning stroll in New York with his girlfriend, Dominican architect Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral, and is still defrosting from the wintry chill; he’ll be fully warmed up upon landing in California.
—Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
It was developed by architect David Robertson, some of whose buildings — but not this one — have been listed on the Chicago Historic Resources Survey, Preservation Chicago said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Its modern Bloch Building, designed by architect Steven Holl, has earned international attention and is a draw on its own.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
He’s just taken a morning stroll in New York with his girlfriend, Dominican architect Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral, and is still defrosting from the wintry chill; he’ll be fully warmed up upon landing in California.
—Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
It was developed by architect David Robertson, some of whose buildings — but not this one — have been listed on the Chicago Historic Resources Survey, Preservation Chicago said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for architect
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For aerospace engineers, the message is clear—new-age engines can already be operated entirely on SAF, and such operations bring non-CO₂ emissions reductions as well.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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In August 2024, the state awarded a $73 million contract to Kiewit, which allowed their engineers to begin Phase 1 work.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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Eight co-conspirators were convicted, with the mastermind sentenced to 30 months in jail.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Some of the masterminds behind NBC‘s Saturday Night Live Season 51 brought the laughs all the way from Studio 8H to the DGA Theater to break down the process behind keeping the iconic sketch comedy engine running after more than five decades for Deadline Contenders TV.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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Throughout her trip to the United States, the Queen has reliably chosen British designers in a subtle showing of sartorial support of her homeland.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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There are editors, costume designers, production designers, and obviously the cast, each with outlets that want their point of view.—
Daren Smith,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
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The crowd includes top business leaders, including Apple’s Tim Cook and NVIDIA's Jensen Huang.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Senior defender Peyton Johnson, Elizabeth’s older sister, is Oswego’s other team leader.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Architect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architect. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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