as in inventor
one who creates or introduces something new
credited as the designer of the first sneaker specifically intended for distance running
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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
that car manufacturer is claiming that their new models are the last word in designer technology
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Recent Examples of designer
Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
Second, Converse reunites with designer Feng Chen Wang to launch an exclusive sneaker drop, now available in two striking new colorways.
—Essence, 16 May 2025
Anne Quito, Quartz, 13 June 2020
To prove it, House Beautiful contributor Eddie Ross headed to his local Home Depot to curate a quartet of no-fail hardware suites that look designer-level but without the custom price tag.
—Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, 21 Oct. 2019
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Noun
Operated by the Urban Design System group, this 15-story designer hotel has 169 guest rooms marked by bright white tones, clean lines, and warm wood accents.
—Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
Second, Converse reunites with designer Feng Chen Wang to launch an exclusive sneaker drop, now available in two striking new colorways.
—Essence, 16 May 2025
Adjective
As a non-designer, Caplan had an ability to explain design to a wide audience minus the quixotic jargon of the trade.
—Anne Quito, Quartz, 13 June 2020
To prove it, House Beautiful contributor Eddie Ross headed to his local Home Depot to curate a quartet of no-fail hardware suites that look designer-level but without the custom price tag.
—Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, 21 Oct. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designer
Adjective
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These are the type of stories that have long helped make the modern US military so distinctive.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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Philosophers from John Rawls to Jürgen Habermas have argued for its essential place in modern democracy.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Microsoft brings considerable influence through its developer platforms and AI partnerships, but widespread implementation requires demonstration of tangible business value.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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That practice only ended when the UK parliament started calling out Facebook’s anticompetitive conduct toward app developers in 2018, the FTC alleged.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The webcast is available on its website and on social media platform X. Coverage will also be available on SpaceX's new X TV app.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The series invites young adventurers to explore the joys and challenges of moving to new places, meeting new people, discovering different cultures and building lasting friendships.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
Noun
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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
Adjective
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The exhibition will showcase the radical contributions of disabled, deaf and neurodivergent people and communities to design and contemporary culture, stretching from the 1940s to the present day.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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But the version of the fountain of youth myth that has the strongest hold on contemporary culture comes not from ancient times, from Egypt, Greece or Rome.—
Sean Kingsley,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The Barstool Sports founder and Renee married in 2009.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Resources will include free content and access to a network designed specifically to help women founders thrive.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Original price: $40 (Abercrombie & Fitch) A fashionable, heavyweight cropped tee from Abercrombie & Fitch is the definition of style meets comfort.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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The Pitch Perfect actress played the flamboyantly fashionable Capitol chaperone for all four Hunger Games films until 2015.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Lightweight pants offer a breezy, stylish alternative—perfect for keeping cool without ever reaching for a pair of shorts.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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Function is priority, but practical can be stylish.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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“Designer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designer. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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