creator
noun
cre·a·tor
krē-ˈā-tər 
: one that creates usually by bringing something new or original into being
Examples of creator in a Sentence
the creator of the popular television show
although some people see Freud as the creator of psychology, that isn't really true
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Although Macfarlane voices Stan and is the biggest name attached to the show, for most of its existence, the series was handled by the other co-creators Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman; Weitzman is still co-showrunner of the series along with Brian Boyle.
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2026
With that visibility, Robinson feels a responsibility to newer creators who are still learning how the business works and how to navigate questions like pricing, partnerships and sustainability.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Spotify recently built a fancy podcast studio in a CIM office building on trendy Sycamore Avenue that is open by invitation-only to video creators in Spotify’s partner program.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
While the execution of that plan remains in flux, Weiss has sought journalists that put themselves at the center of the story, taking a cue from creators and influencers on TikTok and YouTube, while also bringing more right-leaning voices into segments.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2026
With that visibility, Robinson feels a responsibility to newer creators who are still learning how the business works and how to navigate questions like pricing, partnerships and sustainability.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Spotify recently built a fancy podcast studio in a CIM office building on trendy Sycamore Avenue that is open by invitation-only to video creators in Spotify’s partner program.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
While the execution of that plan remains in flux, Weiss has sought journalists that put themselves at the center of the story, taking a cue from creators and influencers on TikTok and YouTube, while also bringing more right-leaning voices into segments.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Creator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creator. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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