as in inventors
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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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 -
Some of them have been given to great inventors.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Shopping, dining, and entertainment are on tap at the village-like Shops at Kukuiʻula, where residents will find boutiques with upscale global brands as well as island designers, fine dining restaurants and casual eateries, weekly farmers markets, and occasional live music.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Future designers at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology are more interested than ever in natural fibers and sustainable apparel design.—
Catherine Salfino,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Facing criticism that the 8-by-8-foot sheds would not be acceptable housing, the VA issued a notice in January seeking reaction from developers on a much more expensive project with temporary units of 120 to 390 square feet.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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But national historic status also unlocks potential state and federal tax credits that developers can use to help rehab and repurpose historic buildings.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Roman Wasenmüller, Spotify’s vp, global head of podcasts, told The Hollywood Reporter that the existing health and wellness content on the app, populated by video and audio of mediation, yoga and strength workouts made by outside creators, has been seeing 30 percent growth year over year.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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Deadline on Monday launched the stand-alone streaming site for Contenders Television, its showcase of the series, stars and creators making waves this awards season.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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