1. plural of contriver; people who devise, plan, or create something, especially through skill or ingenuity
2. plural of contriver; people who scheme or plot, especially in a cunning or underhanded way
Usage: often implies deception or manipulation

Examples

• The contrivers of the new software system worked for months to perfect every detail.
• The contrivers of the plan met in secret to discuss their strategy.
• These contrivers managed to design an efficient solution to the problem.
• The contrivers behind the scheme were eventually caught by authorities.
• Many contrivers throughout history have shaped technological progress.
• The contrivers of the experiment carefully controlled all variables.