designer 1 of 2

noun

di-ˈzī-nər How to pronounce designer (audio)
Definition of designernext
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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designer

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adjective

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
Noun
In fact, those can be precisely the wrong approaches, according to Lauren Linnane, an American fashion designer who has lived in Milan for three years. — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026 The man behind the dress was French costume designer Jean Louis. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026
Adjective
On Wednesday, Target revealed the lookbook for the 180-piece multi-designer collection, whose pieces will retail from $15 to $80 and will come in sizes XXS to 4X. — Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 8 Sep. 2021 Fashion fans lamenting the loss of directional retailers such as Barneys New York and Jeffrey New York, will soon have a new multi-designer playground to explore. — Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2021 See All Example Sentences for designer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designer
  1. inventor
  2. modern
  3. developer
  4. new
  5. creator
  6. contemporary
  7. founder
  8. fashionable
Noun
  • Several concessionaires at the fair have been touted as the inventors of the ice-cream cone.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Britain’s largest church was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott—the inventor of the emblematic red telephone booth—in the early 20th century.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of inventor
Adjective
  • There’s a keen juxtaposition of the old and the modern throughout this part of Edinburgh, where buildings made of ancient volcanic sandstone accommodate hip boutiques like record store Underground Solu'shn and coffee shops like The Milkman.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Okuyama emphasizes a focus on lightweight construction and a direct human connection, using traditional craftsmanship alongside modern tech.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of modern
Noun
  • Cloverleaf, a real estate developer founded in 2024, has built a pipeline of projects across North America and delivered multiple gigawatt-scale developments.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The 38-year-old heir to a developer dynasty has brought the same raw attitude to his time as a government servant.
    — Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of developer
Adjective
  • In July, Heated Rivalry actor Hudson Williams was spotted in Seoul wearing a pair of calf-length white shorts from Descalco, a new swimwear brand that launches this week.
    — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Conceptually inspired by the 1989 Pininfarina Mythos, the Kode89 utilizes a new proprietary aluminum spaceframe and a carbon-fiber body.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of new
Noun
  • Chef and content creator Pierce Abernathy is known for sharing recipes with his social media followers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Marketers running always-on creator programs should mark August 24 as a break in the series and shift year-over-year comparisons to engaged views, which YouTube says preserves the old definition.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of creator
Adjective
  • Though the building is clearly old (it was built in 1913), its shutters are a curiously contemporary shade of blue, sitting brightly next to the terra-cotta roof.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The hard-edge suitcase is now a coffee table that sits in the living room between the wood-burning fireplace and a sofa that’s the only significant piece of contemporary furniture.
    — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of contemporary
Noun
  • With the logistics of its American business now anchored down, the founders are considering how the brand exists beyond the screen.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • According to Hon Weng Chong, Cortical Labs founder and CEO, some potential applications include drug discovery, humanoid robotics, cybersecurity and fraud detection.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of founder
Adjective
  • Editor’s Pick The dining chair from Herman Miller’s Comma collection left a positive impression on commerce director Lori Keong this past Seat Week, for its fashionable, yet comfortable construction.
    — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The fashionable Spaniard emails me after completing her own detox, asking about my reentry into the real world.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of fashionable

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