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as in founder
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
although some people see Freud as the creator of psychology, that isn't really true
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Recent Examples of creator
The most successful creators increasingly resemble media companies rather than influencers.
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Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
For solo creators, this means monitoring and adjusting shots from angles that would otherwise need a second pair of hands.
—Omar Kardoudi
june 11, New Atlas, 11 June 2026
The former Northwestern standout is playing at an All-Star level, threading the line between scorer and creator.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Graves made the revelation in an Instagram interview in which content creator Joe Bonham asked him his Cane's order.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
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Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
For solo creators, this means monitoring and adjusting shots from angles that would otherwise need a second pair of hands.
—Omar Kardoudi
june 11, New Atlas, 11 June 2026
The former Northwestern standout is playing at an All-Star level, threading the line between scorer and creator.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Graves made the revelation in an Instagram interview in which content creator Joe Bonham asked him his Cane's order.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creator
Noun
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There’s plenty to see and do on this one street—stop by Colonial Park Cemetery, established in 1750; the Juliet Gordon Low Birthplace Museum, honoring the founder of the Girl Scouts; then grab a bite at Marbled & Fin, where luxe appetizers and aged steaks reign supreme.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Natasha is the founder of Beulah London, and Kate owns several pieces from the brand.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The author’s name was never part of it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Yuval Noah Harari, the historian and author, wrote in the Financial Times that these entities would seemingly be granted traditional human rights, like being able to own assets, hire employees, trade, sue, and donate, with decisions made by AI agents and without human liability.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Noun
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His father then held the seat from 2003 until 2011.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Similarly compelling is ‘Home Going,’ in which Clemmons traces her father’s family’s migration to Los Angeles in the 1970s, motivated by the promise of economic opportunities that had previously seemed out of reach for Black people.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Noun
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This was a preliminary, phase one clinical trial, so there was still a long way to go to confirm that this approach really could achieve what its inventors hoped—stopping an invader dead in its tracks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Baker’s playing career alone — 19 years, two All-Star appearances, a Gold Glove, fourth in National League MVP voting in 1980, on-deck for Aaron’s 715th, co-inventor of the high-five with Dodgers teammate Glenn Burke — is the stuff of baseball lore.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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“Creator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creator. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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