designers

noun

plural of designer
as in inventors
one who creates or introduces something new credited as the designer of the first sneaker specifically intended for distance running

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Recent Examples of designers The brand built its foundation in rock ‘n’ roll under founding designers Stuart Trevor and Kait Bolongaro in 1994. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026 Aircraft designers could gain more freedom when arranging electrical systems inside compact UAV structures. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 She was tasked with reinvigorating a brand that had become an unsolved equation after a slew of less memorable stints from designers including Gabriela Hearst and Natacha Ramsay-Levi. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 31 Aug. 2026 Brent Waller’s love shines through, as does the Lego designers’ finesse. — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 To add a cozy, nostalgic element to your home, the designers are sharing the top color combinations that are making a comeback. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 Tennis champion Naomi Osaka has for years made the tennis court a runway, with her Nike outfits often paired with pieces made in collaboration with designers such as Hana Yagi and Robert Wun. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026 The designers were mostly united in their distaste for what are known on the playa as Sparkle Ponies. — Henry Alford, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026 Through the Encore activation, members and fashion lovers get a way into shows and meeting designers during fashion week, including experiences rarely open to the public. — David Moin, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designers
  1. inventors
  2. developers
  3. creators
  4. founders
Noun
  • Several concessionaires at the fair have been touted as the inventors of the ice-cream cone.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The key role here is to connect inventors such as Fry with people from other departments needed for further project development, such as manufacturing, quality control, and sales.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of inventors
Noun
  • OpenAI's choice to end developers' access to its models via Cursor is not a first in the industry.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The developers told the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) on Thursday that the plan preserves 47 affordable housing units in the six-story building now known as The Grand on Beacon Hill.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of developers
Noun
  • The companies will explore developing DRX Homefront Indonesia as a flagship festival in Jakarta built around gaming and entertainment, drawing in players, fans and creators from both countries.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • For creators, attending a Grand Slam can signal something to their audiences beyond an interest in tennis; for brands, the appeal lies partly in associating themselves with that cachet.
    — Jessica Schiffer, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of creators
Noun
  • To gain access to the new platform, founders and senior management of the unlisted companies would have to comply with such disclosure requirements, Tan added.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • My clients—many of whom count on me to keep our work private—range from global corporations, founders, and CEOs to their charitable and social impact initiatives, often including partnerships with their peers and other industry stakeholders.
    — Scott M. Curran, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of founders

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“Designers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designers. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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