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cofounders

noun

variants or co-founders
plural of cofounder
as in founders

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Recent Examples of cofounders Many billionaires, including Google cofounders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison, PayPal cofounder Peter Thiel, and Craft Ventures’ David Sacks, have already moved their permanent residences out of state to avoid the tax. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026 The company was cofounded by Thousand Fell cofounders Stuart Ahlum and Chloe Songer, along with Gilt Groupe cofounder Phong Nguyen. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cofounders
  1. founders
  2. creators
Noun
  • The founders worth backing have either built something that lasted or have actionable takeaways on their failures.
    — Andrei Grachev, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In the aftermath, co-founders Lela Becker and Tim Kaeding began scouting new locations, ultimately landing on Beverly Hills for their inaugural flagship.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of founders
Noun
  • For creators, the shift arrives quietly, slowly, and over time.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Some locations will have new experiences like a Creator studio, a space where influencers, creators and toys brands can make content and introduce new products, toy reveals and launches, as well as candy shops and cafés.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of creators

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“Cofounders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cofounders. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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