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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
In a fragmented attention economy, the second model is becoming structurally more available — to creators, to indie SaaS, to vertical platforms, to anyone willing to be unfashionably specific.
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Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Bensemoun also invites visiting creators to perform concerts or host workshops.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Once Hunter Peterson heard Spirit would close on May 2 — after attempts to merge with other airlines or get a lifeline from the federal government — the 22-year-old voice actor and content creator posted on social media that day with an idea to revive the airline.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 9 May 2026
Reducing screentime That sense of intention is part of the draw for 23-year-old content creator Chonnie Alfonso, who typically features retro gadgets on her YouTube channel.
—Sydney Goh, CNBC, 9 May 2026
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Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Bensemoun also invites visiting creators to perform concerts or host workshops.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Once Hunter Peterson heard Spirit would close on May 2 — after attempts to merge with other airlines or get a lifeline from the federal government — the 22-year-old voice actor and content creator posted on social media that day with an idea to revive the airline.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 9 May 2026
Reducing screentime That sense of intention is part of the draw for 23-year-old content creator Chonnie Alfonso, who typically features retro gadgets on her YouTube channel.
—Sydney Goh, CNBC, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creator
Noun
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Today guests come not from Rome as the Cité’s founders did, but from across France, northern Spain (the border is just two hours away), England (there are direct Ryanair flights to Carcassonne’s small airport), as well as the US.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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The idea to create these pieces, which deftly straddle the world of art and fashion, came from a sketch that founder Erin Saluti made more than a decade ago—her dream purse, made from a block of wood.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That study’s authors suggested that, despite having larger total cranial capacity (more room in their skulls), Neanderthals, on average, had smaller cerebellums than Homo sapiens.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cowritten with veteran author Lin Oliver, Hawn's book follows three outlier elementary school students who strike up a friendship and decide to find a home for a rambunctious shelter dog.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The toughest part was telling his father, Lewis, his biggest champion.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Her mother, Megan Briones, and younger brother, Teo Briones, are actors, as is her father, Jon Jon Briones.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The new, polar bear-esque robot by the inventor of the iRobot vacuum was all over the internet this week — eyelashes beating and tail wagging.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Before the pandemic, there was an annual recognition for the most prolific inventor.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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“Creator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creator. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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