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
As a result, power generators have been able to reduce their emissions of dangerous pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide and mercury.
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David J. Vogel, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
At the time, pay-per-views were one of the biggest revenue generators for WWE.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Those without generators crowded around grocery stores and other businesses to buy ice.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
The blackout snarled traffic, forced hundreds of businesses to close and left those unable to afford generators scrambling to buy ice and candles.
—Danica Coto, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
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David J. Vogel, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
At the time, pay-per-views were one of the biggest revenue generators for WWE.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Those without generators crowded around grocery stores and other businesses to buy ice.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
The blackout snarled traffic, forced hundreds of businesses to close and left those unable to afford generators scrambling to buy ice and candles.
—Danica Coto, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generator
Noun
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The influencers and creators in our community play a critical role in this strategy, and much of our highest-performing content is in their voice.—
Billee Howard,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Brunson, the star and creator of Abbott Elementary, returned to host SNL for the second time alongside Benson Boone as the night’s musical guest.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 May 2025
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And, as John Gillet, CEO and founder of Gillet Agency, a financial planning firm, added, that’s a solid target for people to save up to for retirement.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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Arturo Garcia is the CEO and founder of DNAMIC, a premier data services company specializing in transforming healthcare and life sciences.—
Arturo Garcia,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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McCall’s father had survived but suffered 30 per cent burns.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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Their father, King George VI, had announced via radio broadcast that World War II was over in Europe after six years of fighting and the princesses joined him on the balcony of Buckingham Palace multiple times to greet the cheering crowds gathered below.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Meghan Markle will never win over UK public again, author claims Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of 'My Mother and I,' discusses how the Duchess of Sussex isn't going to be welcomed across the pond anytime soon after her royal exit.—
Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Her students aren’t limited to aspiring children’s book authors.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Apple stock fell nearly 4%, as the iPhone maker on Thursday estimated that tariffs would add about $900 million in costs to the quarter ending in June if rates do not change.—
Deborah Mary Sophia and Arriana McLymore,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Apple, however, fell 3.7% after the iPhone maker estimated that tariffs will cost it $900 million.—
Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
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“Generator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generator. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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