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
The organization has retained architect Johnston Marklee, which designed the Whitney Museum Independent Study Program’s new home across town, to renovate the space.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
29 June 2026
The next step in the process will take place July 16, when the board will decide whether to authorize paying architects $750,000 to create design documents.
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Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Trump toured the course with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, various aides and the golf course architect Tom Fazio and his son, Gavin Fazio.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
Even if the architects of my building didn’t anticipate global warming, their handiwork, with some minor accommodations, has made the past week bearable.
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Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for architect
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 June 2026
The next step in the process will take place July 16, when the board will decide whether to authorize paying architects $750,000 to create design documents.
—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Trump toured the course with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, various aides and the golf course architect Tom Fazio and his son, Gavin Fazio.
—
ABC News,
28 June 2026
Even if the architects of my building didn’t anticipate global warming, their handiwork, with some minor accommodations, has made the past week bearable.
—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for architect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for architect
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For the past three years, Spencer and others in the community have been in discussions with the railroad, a safety engineer from the Missouri Department of Transportation, a county commissioner and a railroad engineer with the goal of improving safety at the crossing.
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While earlier concepts called for flip-up chairback seating throughout the stadium, engineers determined the historic venue's existing structure could not accommodate those seats without significantly reducing capacity or requiring major reconstruction.
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Armand tries on personalities — clingy boyfriend, conniving mastermind — and flocks to love interests like new rock star Lestat goes through vats of body glitter.
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Intent is the underlying reason a mastermind, founder or leadership team decides to create something in the first place.
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Below, shop the eight best designer bags at Coach Outlet.
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The Juszczyks became friendly with Swift after Kelce started dating her in 2023 — enough that Kristin enjoyed a career-defining moment as an aspiring fashion designer, courtesy of the Grammy winner.
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In the weeks since Fable 5 and Mythos 5 were forced out of commission, industry leaders and experts became increasingly worried that the ad-hoc ban would threaten America’s AI lead against China.
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According to Smith, citizens of East Florida even burned the leaders behind the Declaration of Independence in effigy.
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“Architect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/architect. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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