generator

noun

ˈje-nə-ˌrā-tər How to pronounce generator (audio)
Definition of generatornext
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 Although neither Hyliion nor the Office of Naval Research has disclosed where the 2 MW and 3 MW systems will ultimately be deployed, the program will include the complete design, construction, testing, and delivery of the megawatt-scale generators. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026 The clinics are stocked with medical supplies and generators to help restore healthcare in communities devastated by the earthquakes. — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026 Sony Music Entertainment has once again sued the AI music generator Udio, alleging the startup illegally copied more than 30,000 songs from the likes of Beyoncé, Harry Styles and Elvis Presley to train its models. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 22 July 2026 The propulsion system also includes generators and a battery pack to help increase efficiency and curb emissions. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for generator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generator
  1. creator
  2. founder
  3. father
  4. inventor
  5. author
  6. maker
Noun
  • SponsorshipX later cited Scott by name as one of the creators whose FIFA access marked a turning point in how the organization treats creators relative to traditional press.
    — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The zine represents a true labor of love for its creator, Greg Longstreet — and a way of celebrating and extending his family’s multigenerational history in the entertainment industry.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 July 2026
Definition of creator
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  • However, not everyone feels it, said Wes Schroll, founder and chief executive officer of Fetch, which runs an app where consumers can get rewards for uploading receipts and that data is anonymized for brands’ market research.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • La Nueva De Zacatecas began in Zacatecas, Mexico nearly 60 years ago, when founder Don Arsenio Vázquez Muñoz started his first tortilla shop, called La Nueva.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Definition of founder
Noun
  • Nessie is a native Londoner born to a Singaporean mother and an Egyptian father.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 July 2026
  • As someone who fed on emotion and belonging throughout his career, Keegan had always felt the pull of Newcastle United, the club of his father.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of father
Noun
  • Fry himself proved no mean inventor, creating a four-wheel-drive wheelchair with power steering called the Squirrel and a high-speed marine landing craft, christened the Sea Truck.
    — Ian King, CNBC, 22 July 2026
  • David Bowie famously portrayed inventor Nikola Tesla in the 2006 film The Prestige, while Harry Styles took on the role of Alex in Dunkirk, marking one of the singer’s earliest major acting performances.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2026
Definition of inventor
Noun
  • Max Pritt, an attorney for Boies Schiller Flexner who represents book authors in copyright litigation against AI firms, said the government is in the same boat.
    — Kif Leswing,Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 25 July 2026
  • Besides being a model and author, Emma is also an entrepreneur.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Definition of author
Noun
  • Analysts say big changes are needed if Volkswagen is to properly compete with Chinese EV makers, which typically benefit from lower labor costs.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • The streamer also declined all reviews ahead of the premiere, as well as any interviews with the documentary’s makers.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 24 July 2026
Definition of maker

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“Generator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generator. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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