as in inventor
one who creates or introduces something new
thank goodness for the innovator who thought up the remote control
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of innovator
John and Alice Coltrane lived, composed, recorded, and pursued spiritual study during a period of profound artistic transformation during their time in the New York home, and Coltrane came of age as a creative innovator within the local music community while living in the Philadelphia House.
—
Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
But maybe Hill, always heralded as one of football’s great innovators, was ahead of his time in another sense, as the first broadcaster-official.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Among Rush’s upcoming engagements is with the Buffalo Symphony Orchestra in October, conducting a tribute to the late gospel music innovator Richard Smallwood.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
With these actions, the United States government is signaling to innovators, to investors, and to the world that it is no longer committed to leading in vaccine science.
—Richard Hughes Iv, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026
Slok noted in the 1980s, an innovator in the IT space had monopoly pricing power until competitors could create similar products.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Facialist and skin care innovator Georgia Louise likens cryo facials to other tightening treatments like soft wave.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Wonder women in American history Who were most transformative female organizers, creators, activists, innovators, revolutionaries and trailblazers in American history?
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Visit the TryEngineering 20th Anniversary collection page to explore what’s ahead, join the celebration, and discover 20 ways to celebrate 20 years of inspiring the next generation of technology innovators.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Feb. 2026
Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
But maybe Hill, always heralded as one of football’s great innovators, was ahead of his time in another sense, as the first broadcaster-official.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Among Rush’s upcoming engagements is with the Buffalo Symphony Orchestra in October, conducting a tribute to the late gospel music innovator Richard Smallwood.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
With these actions, the United States government is signaling to innovators, to investors, and to the world that it is no longer committed to leading in vaccine science.
—Richard Hughes Iv, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026
Slok noted in the 1980s, an innovator in the IT space had monopoly pricing power until competitors could create similar products.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Facialist and skin care innovator Georgia Louise likens cryo facials to other tightening treatments like soft wave.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Wonder women in American history Who were most transformative female organizers, creators, activists, innovators, revolutionaries and trailblazers in American history?
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Visit the TryEngineering 20th Anniversary collection page to explore what’s ahead, join the celebration, and discover 20 ways to celebrate 20 years of inspiring the next generation of technology innovators.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovator
Noun
-
Thomas Sandgaard's website describes him as an inventor, entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist and rock star.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
-
Video evidence, like from a doorbell camera, has become a crucial piece of investigations such as the one into Guthrie's disappearance, said Jamie Siminoff, the chief inventor and founder of Ring doorbell cameras.—
Liz Kreutz,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Local designers will present an expert presentation on the slow fashion movement that addresses the urgent need to move towards more sustainable models in the fashion and retail industries.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
-
Two brands – one, Diotima, led by female designer Rachel Scott, and the other, Eckhaus Latta, by Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta – showed a subtler way to get fashion audiences thinking.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Innovator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovator. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
