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
Mamdani had spent the preceding weeks observing Ramadan alongside members of the city’s Muslim communities, breaking fast in iftar gatherings with union members or content creators.
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Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
YouTube is expected to spotlight many of its biggest creators during its upfront advertising presentation in New York City this week.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Arts industries are filled with historical examples of Jewish executives and creators going to bat for Black inclusion.
—Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
And yet, Natalie isn’t trying to spread her faith with her videos, the way that many tradwives and content creators seem to be.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Michelle Khare – Pulse Award At a moment when the definition of television itself feels increasingly fluid, Michelle Khare continues to prove that creators do not need to leave YouTube behind to make awards-worthy programming.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
Bird hope this will collectively allow creators to win commissions or secure investment from broadcasters and streamers.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Stars of the original musical, like Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells, as well as creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, return home from their mission in Hollywood.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 May 2026
The Business Forum will feature renowned international talent, creators, producers and industry executives, including Sue Latimer, Aldis Hodge, Ben Watkins, Michael Hirst, Barry Buren and Rola Bauer.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 May 2026
Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
YouTube is expected to spotlight many of its biggest creators during its upfront advertising presentation in New York City this week.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Arts industries are filled with historical examples of Jewish executives and creators going to bat for Black inclusion.
—Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
And yet, Natalie isn’t trying to spread her faith with her videos, the way that many tradwives and content creators seem to be.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Michelle Khare – Pulse Award At a moment when the definition of television itself feels increasingly fluid, Michelle Khare continues to prove that creators do not need to leave YouTube behind to make awards-worthy programming.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
Bird hope this will collectively allow creators to win commissions or secure investment from broadcasters and streamers.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Stars of the original musical, like Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells, as well as creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, return home from their mission in Hollywood.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 May 2026
The Business Forum will feature renowned international talent, creators, producers and industry executives, including Sue Latimer, Aldis Hodge, Ben Watkins, Michael Hirst, Barry Buren and Rola Bauer.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creators
Noun
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The founders getting the most from this platform have a system for creating great content.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Cronk and Jonny Saven, the CEO of L’Agence, are the co-founders of the Denim Institute and Museum, coming to the Fashion District in 2027.—
Sandra Barrera,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The fact that those dreary assessments have very little to do with the actual wants and needs of the vast majority of Californians — not to mention the state’s history of electing mostly dull and drab governors — should give their authors pause.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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In five separate experiments, the authors devised artificial foraging setups that contained cavities hidden beneath surfaces.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The bar’s signature Brunello Bloody Mary nods to the hotel’s long-standing history as the drink's inventors and remains a house classic, richer and more savory than most, thanks to the wine-forward twist.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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There’s mothers and daughters, there’s fathers and daughters, there’s fathers and sons, there’s siblings, there’s best friends, there’s coworkers.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
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In Downeast Maine, boys are shaped by brutal winters, the harvesting of the ocean’s bounty, and the rigid codes of their fathers.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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