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 Counter said the Bruin’s fire-alarm system is currently monitored, its emergency generator will be tested in the coming weeks, and several minor plumbing issues are being addressed. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026 Initial plans were for natural gas generators that would create more emissions than the state’s two largest cities combined, which were a common point of focus for local critics. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 The sounds of generators humming and chain saws whirling filled the neighborhood Thursday afternoon. — Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 With many people using generators, poor ventilation can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for generator

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Noun

For creators, attending a Grand Slam can signal something to their audiences beyond an interest in tennis; for brands, the appeal lies partly in associating themselves with that cachet.

— Jessica Schiffer, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
He is next scheduled to helm Treasure Island from a script by Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne, with Hugh Jackman starring in the feature based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s work.

— Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of creator

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

Noun

Vernon, meanwhile, is encouraging people to remember that there was a man, a husband and father behind the headlines.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
His six children inherited the franchise through a family trust, with Jeanie continuing to oversee the team’s business operations and succeeding her father as the Lakers’ representative on the NBA Board of Governors.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of father

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

Noun

Brown is the author of two bestselling books about the British royal family.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2026
Still, the authors specifically caution that gestational hypertension is probably underreported because health conditions are often underreported on birth certificates.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

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