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
Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
Do storms make cruises dangerous? Rough seas are not new, and cruise ship designers and those working on board know that.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 19 Nov. 2024
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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The designers chose materials that create a soft, warm effect, like Argile Grès Rouge lacquered wood, Rosso Lepanto marble, and a light solid-oak parquet.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
Do storms make cruises dangerous? Rough seas are not new, and cruise ship designers and those working on board know that.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 19 Nov. 2024
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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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Starting in the 1990s, modern liquor pioneers such as Austin's Tito's Handmade Vodka, Hye's Garrison Brothers Distillery, Dripping Springs' Treaty Oak Distilling and Waco's Balcones Distilling sparked a revival that continues to expand each year.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Here, find our guide to the new wave of hotels reimagining Rome for the modern traveler.Liam Hess, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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Its windows overlooked the property developers had their eye on.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company entered into a Business Combination Agreement with Greenstone Corporation, a gold producer, developer, and explorer, on June 17, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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American innovation today, such as the Pentagon’s Replicator program to rapidly field new high-tech weapons, is equally impressive—and equally insufficient.Michael Green, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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The triumphs and troubles of the new era all seem to stem from the fact that after years of clawing away at a new path, Shinoda feels like he’s found his counterpart again.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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Kyrsten Sinema became the first openly bisexual U.S. senator, as well as the first female senator for Arizona. 2018: Stan Lee, comic book writer and creator of characters such as Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Black Panther and many others, died at age 95.Christopher Howley, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The major label has been seeing revenue growth in recent years due to rising fees from music subscription services and tech initiatives, including investments in artificial intelligence software and apps, to reduce costs and drive market reach for creators.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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The tradition is centuries old and unique to the U.K., with some towns creating huge elaborate effigies of Guy Fawkes to be burned — sometimes instead building models of contemporary figures, including former prime ministers Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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This contemporary dispossession of Indigenous people fits into the long and violent history in which legal and extralegal measures are taken by those in power to forcibly remove Indigenous inhabitants from their land.Ryleigh Nucilli, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024
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Naficy is best known as the founder of Minted, the stationery and art printing platform.Chloe Berger, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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In their bid to keep him behind bars, prosecutors argued that Combs would potentially tamper with witnesses if released, alleging that the Bad Boy Records founder had tried to intimidate witnesses from behind bars.Liam Quinn, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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It’s lined with a fuzzy wool blend that will keep your feet warm and cozy while commuting to work or window shopping in the cold, and its fluffy sheepskin detailing adds a touch of fashionable flair.Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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This affordable new collection features a range of fashionable and affordable eyewear options inspired by Kittle’s dynamic and bold persona on and off the field.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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No outfit is complete without the right footwear, and Madewell certainly has plenty of stylish options to choose from — many of which are currently on sale.Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Vionic Uptown Slip-On Loafers Pick up some stylish loafers to elevate everyday looks.Clara McMahon, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Designer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designer. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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