as in inventor
one who creates or introduces something new
a contriver of yet another piece of exercise equipment guaranteed to tighten up your abs
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Noun
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Lillo himself was a jack of all trades — a ginseng farmer, an inventor and a metal artist for decades.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026 -
His inventions included an efficient alternating generator and a three-phase electrical circuit, according to the Lemelson MIT website devoted to support of modern-day inventors.—
Michael Kilian,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The brand’s archive section is packed with best-sellers, including comfy pants, trendy jackets, and designer-quality handbags.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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While there, the duo is accused of going into another hotel room, then stealing cash and designer bags worth tens of thousands of dollars, one Hermes bag valued at $32,000.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Contriver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contriver. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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