as in inventor
one who creates or introduces something new
thank goodness for the innovator who thought up the remote control
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Recent Examples of innovator
Special guest Frzy will join the two musical acts at Point State Park for a concert with a theme of celebrating educators and innovators.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The textile recycler restarted production at its industrial-scale facility in Ortviken, Sweden in February and regrouped with Finnish material innovator Spinnova in March to use its cellulose-rich dissolving pulp as feedstock in Spinnova’s ecosystem to produce new textile fibers.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
But from the beginning, America distinguished itself by embracing risk-takers, innovators, and entrepreneurs who were willing to challenge convention in pursuit of a better future.
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Steve Case,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The Parents Next Gen Awards The 2026 Parents Next Gen Awards honor 20 changemakers—advocates, innovators, celebs, community leaders, medical professionals, and more—who’ve made life better for kids and families this year.
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Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
24 June 2026
Storytelling expert Samantha Packman helped the young innovators hone their confidence in their business narrative.
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Lydia T. Blanco,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Generations of cinephiles promoted a version of Agee’s catechism, consecrating Griffith as film’s supreme technical and aesthetic innovator, an almost Promethean figure.
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Vivian Yee,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
In a moment when the genre was bursting with innovators, pushing at its seams from all sides—jubilant, gospel-fiery soul-jazz; the first dissonant strains of free jazz; dizzyingly ambitious big bands; calculated cool—this ensemble seemed to lay back, in tempo and affect.
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Natalie Weiner,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Members can explore new ideas from the neuroscientists, entrepreneurs, artists, philosophers, and other innovators shaping the future.
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Big Think,
18 June 2026
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The textile recycler restarted production at its industrial-scale facility in Ortviken, Sweden in February and regrouped with Finnish material innovator Spinnova in March to use its cellulose-rich dissolving pulp as feedstock in Spinnova’s ecosystem to produce new textile fibers.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
But from the beginning, America distinguished itself by embracing risk-takers, innovators, and entrepreneurs who were willing to challenge convention in pursuit of a better future.
—
Steve Case,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The Parents Next Gen Awards The 2026 Parents Next Gen Awards honor 20 changemakers—advocates, innovators, celebs, community leaders, medical professionals, and more—who’ve made life better for kids and families this year.
—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
24 June 2026
Storytelling expert Samantha Packman helped the young innovators hone their confidence in their business narrative.
—
Lydia T. Blanco,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Generations of cinephiles promoted a version of Agee’s catechism, consecrating Griffith as film’s supreme technical and aesthetic innovator, an almost Promethean figure.
—
Vivian Yee,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
In a moment when the genre was bursting with innovators, pushing at its seams from all sides—jubilant, gospel-fiery soul-jazz; the first dissonant strains of free jazz; dizzyingly ambitious big bands; calculated cool—this ensemble seemed to lay back, in tempo and affect.
—
Natalie Weiner,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Members can explore new ideas from the neuroscientists, entrepreneurs, artists, philosophers, and other innovators shaping the future.
—
Big Think,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovator
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By Annika Inampudi and Emily Chang, Bloomberg The inventor of the groundbreaking Crispr gene-editing technology is skeptical about artificial intelligence replacing human effort in the realm of scientific discovery, adding to a growing debate over its impact on medical research and innovation.
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Over the years, inventors improved on the design with faster models (such as an iteration described in a 1930 Scientific American article).
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Below, shop the eight best designer bags at Coach Outlet.
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The Juszczyks became friendly with Swift after Kelce started dating her in 2023 — enough that Kristin enjoyed a career-defining moment as an aspiring fashion designer, courtesy of the Grammy winner.
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“Innovator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovator. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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