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as in craftsmen
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 designers
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 builders
The idea of keeping houses off market to builders for a limited time is an excellent idea.
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Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
But home builders, supply advocates and some lawmakers have mounted strong opposition to the section.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Line by line, mark by mark, medieval builders figured out how to shape stone and pour light, conjuring complete buildings on parchment before the first rock was hewn.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
While Garg said the expensive mortgage process is a main factor driving up housing costs, other forces hinder builders from breaking ground on starter homes.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
The survey includes two portions, one for trail users and another for trail builders and advocates.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Last fall, Dandelion Energy announced the first-of-its-kind leasing program that allows builders to install underground geothermal systems for less than the average HVAC system would cost.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Theron, a native of South Africa, was born to road builders Gerda Maritz and Charles Theron.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
In Florida and Texas, for example, builders reported price increases of 47% and 45%, respectively.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
But home builders, supply advocates and some lawmakers have mounted strong opposition to the section.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Line by line, mark by mark, medieval builders figured out how to shape stone and pour light, conjuring complete buildings on parchment before the first rock was hewn.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
While Garg said the expensive mortgage process is a main factor driving up housing costs, other forces hinder builders from breaking ground on starter homes.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
The survey includes two portions, one for trail users and another for trail builders and advocates.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Last fall, Dandelion Energy announced the first-of-its-kind leasing program that allows builders to install underground geothermal systems for less than the average HVAC system would cost.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Theron, a native of South Africa, was born to road builders Gerda Maritz and Charles Theron.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
In Florida and Texas, for example, builders reported price increases of 47% and 45%, respectively.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for builders
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The statue exemplifies Turkey’s artistic and cultural legacy, highlighting the economic prosperity that local craftsmen achieved alongside their works of art.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Then the double glass, wrought-iron entrance gate built by Apulian craftsmen—a barrier both visual and acoustic—separates the hotel from the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Fisher, widely regarded as one of the most influential lighting designers in Broadway history, has amassed nine Tony Awards over a career spanning more than six decades.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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What was so enticing to designers about the Méandre by Design Frères?—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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Gaudí designed the project as a multigenerational effort and left behind detailed models and plans, aware that future architects would add their own artistic contributions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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For the early architects, food was always political and thus, so too was food justice—a direct affront to unfair systems.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Other Apollo co-founders include owners of the Philadelphia 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks, and Adam Silver’s college roommate is currently Apollo’s president.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Jonah Liss and Blake Mischley, the founders of MeetYourClass, graduated from the University of Michigan in 2025 after meeting on an incoming class Instagram page.—
Mary Frances Ruskell,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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In addition to Musk, Altman is expected to testify, along with Brockman, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and several key researchers and engineers involved in OpenAI's launch.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Still, Dex is not alone in trying to build an AI platform to help tech companies recruit talented AI engineers.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Roman Wasenmüller, Spotify’s vp, global head of podcasts, told The Hollywood Reporter that the existing health and wellness content on the app, populated by video and audio of mediation, yoga and strength workouts made by outside creators, has been seeing 30 percent growth year over year.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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Deadline on Monday launched the stand-alone streaming site for Contenders Television, its showcase of the series, stars and creators making waves this awards season.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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While there are plenty of fathers who do this job in the modern age, the load-bearing parent is still the mother of the family much more often than not.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Absent parents, especially fathers, represent a significant cause of estrangement; mental illness is often a factor too.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Abbott, one of the nation’s largest formula makers, urged the FDA to set scientific standards for contaminants in infant formula.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Mostly the defensive tackles are Sieler, the 30-year old veteran who is coming off a disappointing season, Phillips, Grant, the disappointing 2025 first-round pick, and a collection of lower-round picks or non-difference makers, and that’s no disrespect to Zeek Biggers or Matthew Butler.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Builders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builders. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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