CREATORS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

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 What’s changed is how major studios approach the creators behind it. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Those partnerships – with creators, original-work publishers, directors, and local licensees in international markets – are, Nishimoto says, the connective tissue that makes the whole operation function. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 July 2026 Last year it was reported that Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg and Josh Heald, the creators of Netflix’s hit Karate Kid sequel series Cobra Kai, were set to develop a new Harold & Kumar film for Lionsgate’s Mandate Pictures. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 7 July 2026 Similar agreements could offer creators more than simply a fee for the use of their work. — Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026 Most creators still treat it as an afterthought to fix in post. — Damion Taylor, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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Given Central City’s post-pandemic troubles, amid a boom in dance music across culture more broadly, Origin’s founders hope the scene can do it again.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Built by founders who spent over 15 years scaling HelloFresh, the brand brings deep expertise in customer-focused, reliable subscription services straight to your dog's bowl.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of founders

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For years, the local couple has supported the library foundation and its popular Witte Lecture series, which was inspired by Witte’s father, Martin, and has drawn notable authors, journalists and scientists to Newport Beach.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Meanwhile, the report’s authors said artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from experimental pilots to core operations, with 90 percent of retailers and brands already integrating AI agents into their daily workflows.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Definition of authors

Noun

One honors African women as the inventors of beer, another celebrates the Jazz District through the historic castle at 18th and Vine, while a third highlights hip-hop as the next chapter in the neighborhood’s musical history.

— J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
Lydians are widely recognized as the inventors of coinage, helping to make their capital, Sardis, synonymous with fabulous wealth in the ancient Mediterranean.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of inventors

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In conversation with my friends, the stories had amazing similarities — fathers separated from their children under challenging circumstances.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 7 July 2026
When two young lovers find themselves up against stubborn, money-minded fathers, Scapin jumps into action with outrageous tricks, bold lies, and comic chaos at every turn.

— Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026

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