GENERATOR Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

generator

noun

ˈje-nə-ˌrā-tər

Definition of generator

as in creator

a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor the French painter Paul Cézanne is considered to be one of the principal generators of modern art

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Recent Examples of generator The effort is a response to the rise of AI music generators such as Suno and Udio, which have caused consternation to artists over how their work may have helped train their models and to music labels for allegedly infringing their copyrights. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 10 July 2026 Kirk and Pam go off in pursuit of a nearby swimming hole and come across a house with a running generator outside. — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026 The sounds of generators could be heard on some streets and downed tree limbs and branches were visible. — Gabriella Fine, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026 Meanwhile, McGrew agreed to adjustments, including adding baffles to reduce sound from a attached generator for the tower and replacing tower fencing that incorporated barbed wire with taller, more natural looking fencing. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for generator

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Its creator, Rachel Warren, launched it as the Baltimore Keychain Library in August 2025.

— Mary Eber, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Ethiopian content creator Kalu Putik has grabbed the attention of the fashion world with his outfits made from old clothes, shoes, and garbage scraps.

— Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of creator

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The company was adding 18,000 square feet to 15 upper floors of the building, and the additional load caused two columns to bend, sagging the floors – some as much as 4 inches, Nathan Berman, founder and managing principal of MetroLoft, told CNN.

— Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Spieker was the founder and former Chairman and CEO of Spieker Properties, one of America’s largest commercial-property companies, and is the car’s current custodian.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 10 July 2026

Definition of founder

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His passion for politics began at a young age and stemmed from his father who served in the Army and imparted values about duty and service.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
He is believed to be in hiding after reportedly being wounded in the airstrike that killed his father.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of father

Noun

Immigrant inventors contribute to knowledge diffusion across borders.

— Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Franklin has often been called America's first true Renaissance man — an author, printer, politician, diplomat, inventor, and scientist who counted astronomy among his interests.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of inventor

Noun

Seuss Studios, for example, is a new imprint that allows diverse authors to pull unused Geisel illustrations and use them in new children’s books.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Comment Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 11 July 2026

Definition of author

Noun

Apple leveled major allegations against OpenAI and some of its staffers Friday, alleging the ChatGPT maker systematically directed current and former Apple employees to bring secret information over to OpenAI.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2026
Apple on Friday sued OpenAI in federal court, alleging the ChatGPT maker stole company secrets, abetted by ex-Apple employees.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 10 July 2026

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