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creators

noun

plural of creator
as in founders
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 creators For creators, the shift arrives quietly, slowly, and over time. — 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 In an effort to prevent students from relying too much on private tutors, the test creators also expanded the length of the exam and revised the questions. — Beth Kania-Gosche, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026 Given their surge in popularity, creators are embracing the dedicated fan bases, reclaiming romantic comedies from dismissive labels, and ready to deliver affirming stories that celebrate all forms of love. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026 People encounter more artists, creators, and comedians than ever before. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 But in terms of video production, the dominant 18,000-point score proves that the Mac Studio is definitely the smart buy for professional creators. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026 Other creators gained a following by turning thrift-store finds into trendy items. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 Co-creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas knew that their choice for the Mother would have fans buzzing and worked overtime to keep Milioti’s casting a secret. — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creators
  1. founders
  2. authors
  3. inventors
  4. fathers
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
  • The study’s co-lead authors, Sefcovic and University of Illinois undergraduate student Payton Kohlberg, were part of the museum’s 2025 cohort of Women in Science Interns.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Israeli government has firmly denied the claim, accusing the UN inquiry’s authors of being Hamas proxies.
    — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of authors
Noun
  • And yet, despite America’s best efforts, in the midst of this horror, millions of artists, travelers, and inventors created love, and light.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • In real life, human progress has often outpaced the ability of its inventors to control it.
    — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of inventors
Noun
  • Many of them, including Ned and his childhood friend and rival, Roland, are scarred by their time as youth players, haunted by memories of the sadistic coaches and cruel, competitive fathers who terrorized them both on and off the court.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Millennial mothers and fathers in the United States spend more time tending to their offspring than Gen X-ers did.
    — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of fathers

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“Creators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creators. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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