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
The museum will honor the history, creativity and cultural impact of Black artists and innovators with artist talks, tours, art-making activities, live music and more.
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Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
The chance to learn from Harbaugh was important in his decision, but McDaniel also paid his respect to past Chargers coaches Sid Gillman and Don Coryell, two offensive innovators who changed football forever.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The evening brought together chefs, civic leaders, business innovators, artists and community advocates to honor renewal, rebuild momentum and remind Angelenos what makes the city extraordinary.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
No longer just a theoretical idea discussed by innovators and leaders, corporate consciousness has a place at every level of business.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Europe is still home to some of the world’s greatest innovators.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Additionally, the lawsuit claims oil companies began in the 1980s to halt their research on advanced battery chemistries and hybrid electric motors, withheld market-ready hybrid engine prototypes and took up patent litigation to stifle innovators.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The nascent technology has jumped to the top of legislative agendas, delaying consideration of other public policy issues such as red tape preventing energy abundance and outdated laws hindering innovators and small business owners.
—Kevin Frazier, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
The Harris Poll LifeLabs, a materials science innovator in thermally efficient lifestyle apparel, has released consumer research—conducted on LifeLabs’ behalf by The Harris Poll—examining how heat, comfort and cooling technology can influence golf performance and golf apparel preferences.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
The chance to learn from Harbaugh was important in his decision, but McDaniel also paid his respect to past Chargers coaches Sid Gillman and Don Coryell, two offensive innovators who changed football forever.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The evening brought together chefs, civic leaders, business innovators, artists and community advocates to honor renewal, rebuild momentum and remind Angelenos what makes the city extraordinary.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
No longer just a theoretical idea discussed by innovators and leaders, corporate consciousness has a place at every level of business.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Europe is still home to some of the world’s greatest innovators.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Additionally, the lawsuit claims oil companies began in the 1980s to halt their research on advanced battery chemistries and hybrid electric motors, withheld market-ready hybrid engine prototypes and took up patent litigation to stifle innovators.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The nascent technology has jumped to the top of legislative agendas, delaying consideration of other public policy issues such as red tape preventing energy abundance and outdated laws hindering innovators and small business owners.
—Kevin Frazier, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
The Harris Poll LifeLabs, a materials science innovator in thermally efficient lifestyle apparel, has released consumer research—conducted on LifeLabs’ behalf by The Harris Poll—examining how heat, comfort and cooling technology can influence golf performance and golf apparel preferences.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovator
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The 20-minute short film Garrett's Gift shares the legacy of Garrett Morgan, the inventor of the traffic signal.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tour’s team replicated the US inventor’s carbon-filament bulb design and applied electrical conditions similar to those used in the 19th century.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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Stepping out in New York, Rih wore a tiger print, wool-blend jacquard coat by Alaïa (an enduring favorite designer for Rih), and matching tiger print calf hair pumps also by the French house, with little else.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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This flexibility allows designers to combine multiple functions in a single microscopic system.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Innovator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovator. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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