de·sign·er
di-ˈzī-nər 
: one that designs: such as
a
: one who creates and often executes plans for a project or structure
urban designers
a theater set designer
b
: one that creates and manufactures a new product style or design
especially
: one who designs and manufactures high-fashion clothing
the designer's new fall line
1
: of, relating to, or produced by a designer
designer wallpaper
wearing a designer original
also
: displaying the name, signature, or logo of a designer or manufacturer
designer jeans
2
: intended to reflect the latest in sophisticated taste or fashion
designer ice cream
a designer haircut
3
: artificially synthesized or modified (as by genetic engineering) to meet a specific need or requirement or serve a particular function
designer foods
Synonyms
Noun
Adjective
Examples of designer in a Sentence
Noun
She is one of the leading designers in the fashion world.
He is a designer and engineer for a car company.
She was the designer of the book's jacket.
Adjective
that car manufacturer is claiming that their new models are the last word in designer technology
Recent Examples on the Web
Emily Chan, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
The designer says the pairing was quite organic, as he’s slept on Frette sheets for over 20 years.
—Devorah Lev-Tov Kin Woo Ella Riley-Adams Jameson Montgomery Kurt Soller Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Another main muse for this collection and every collection is the designer’s mother who loved fashion and style.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
Over time, as its operations grew and chip technology designers began to ask for newer, innovative manufacturing functions, TSMC’s fabrication capabilities—unencumbered by time spent designing or marketing chips—far outpaced its competitors’.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
In fact, the designers have already created a building pad, complete with utilities, that paves the way for an ancillary structure for guests or perhaps for an entertainment pavilion or wellness retreat.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
In the second room of the exhibition, the designers have created a kind of window seat to mimic the interior of a home that might resemble one Potter lived in.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
The designer also isn't letting her foot injury stop her commitment to fitness.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Costume designer Kym Barrett oversaw the futuristic wardrobe.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Mar. 2024
Sha Hua, WSJ, 21 June 2022
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
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
The excellent Tim Gunn was interviewed too, as was designer Christian Siriano — one of the fabulous judges of our Real Women Style Awards, coming in September! — who has made a point of being inclusive in his own line.
—Meredith Rollins, Redbook, 23 June 2017
The excellent Tim Gunn was interviewed too, as was designer Christian Siriano — one of the fabulous judges of our Real Women Style Awards, coming in September! — who has made a point of being inclusive in his own line.
—Meredith Rollins, Redbook, 23 June 2017
Spotted shaking their groove thang were none other than handsome, fedora-wearing Bruno Mars, singer-songwriter James Blunt, and even designer Christian Siriano.
—Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Nov. 2010
Noun
Sourced from Iconic Archive, Zendaya’s striped vest and matching miniskirt, featuring a tulle bustle at the back, is from the designer’s Café Society collection for spring 1994.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
The designer says the pairing was quite organic, as he’s slept on Frette sheets for over 20 years.
—Devorah Lev-Tov Kin Woo Ella Riley-Adams Jameson Montgomery Kurt Soller Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Another main muse for this collection and every collection is the designer’s mother who loved fashion and style.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
Over time, as its operations grew and chip technology designers began to ask for newer, innovative manufacturing functions, TSMC’s fabrication capabilities—unencumbered by time spent designing or marketing chips—far outpaced its competitors’.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
In fact, the designers have already created a building pad, complete with utilities, that paves the way for an ancillary structure for guests or perhaps for an entertainment pavilion or wellness retreat.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
In the second room of the exhibition, the designers have created a kind of window seat to mimic the interior of a home that might resemble one Potter lived in.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
The designer also isn't letting her foot injury stop her commitment to fitness.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Costume designer Kym Barrett oversaw the futuristic wardrobe.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Mar. 2024
Adjective
The order arrived as a white, non-designer T-shirt, size 2XL.
—Sha Hua, WSJ, 21 June 2022
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
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
The excellent Tim Gunn was interviewed too, as was designer Christian Siriano — one of the fabulous judges of our Real Women Style Awards, coming in September! — who has made a point of being inclusive in his own line.
—Meredith Rollins, Redbook, 23 June 2017
The excellent Tim Gunn was interviewed too, as was designer Christian Siriano — one of the fabulous judges of our Real Women Style Awards, coming in September! — who has made a point of being inclusive in his own line.
—Meredith Rollins, Redbook, 23 June 2017
Spotted shaking their groove thang were none other than handsome, fedora-wearing Bruno Mars, singer-songwriter James Blunt, and even designer Christian Siriano.
—Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Nov. 2010
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“Designer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/designer. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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designer
1 of 2 noun
de·sign·er
di-ˈzī-nər
: one who designs
especially
: one who creates and manufactures a new product style
designer
2 of 2 adjective
: relating to or produced by a designer and often displaying the name of the designer
designer jeans
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