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
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.
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 May 2026
The comedians recapped the content creators' ongoing beef, which came to a head when Cooper called out Earle in a TikTok shared on April 13.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
About The Rhonda Swan Show The Rhonda Swan Show Wake Up New York City Edition and now The Rhonda Swan Show Wake Up SoCal is a global stage for founders, creators, and visionaries who turn courage into companies and values into value.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
The future is one big creators’ hub Daisuke Tanaka, a resident of Woven City, is something like an on-site digital matchmaker for Weavers.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
And true-crime creators disproportionately focus on white female victims such as Petito, 22.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 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
Shoppers can follow their favorite creators and browse their recommendations.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 4 May 2026
As part of the April 27 launch, Peloton will also include videos and music playlists for free users from creators including Yoga With Kassandra, Chloe Ting and Pilates Body By Raven.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 May 2026
The comedians recapped the content creators' ongoing beef, which came to a head when Cooper called out Earle in a TikTok shared on April 13.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
About The Rhonda Swan Show The Rhonda Swan Show Wake Up New York City Edition and now The Rhonda Swan Show Wake Up SoCal is a global stage for founders, creators, and visionaries who turn courage into companies and values into value.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
The future is one big creators’ hub Daisuke Tanaka, a resident of Woven City, is something like an on-site digital matchmaker for Weavers.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
And true-crime creators disproportionately focus on white female victims such as Petito, 22.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 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
Shoppers can follow their favorite creators and browse their recommendations.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 4 May 2026
As part of the April 27 launch, Peloton will also include videos and music playlists for free users from creators including Yoga With Kassandra, Chloe Ting and Pilates Body By Raven.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creators
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Adorno was one of the founders of the Frankfurt School of critical theory, and Habermas took up his mantle as the leader of the school’s second generation, spending most of his career at the University of Frankfurt.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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Just 5% of the founders were in the technology and SaaS sector.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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During the long aftermath of the civil-rights movement, many authors and advocates imagined that King’s struggle could be continued by expanding its reach.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Texas colleges and universities have lined up notable speakers for their graduating classes this month — including athletes, authors, public officeholders and industry leaders.—
Samantha Ketterer,
Houston Chronicle,
3 May 2026
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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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While there are plenty of fathers who do this job in the modern age, the load-bearing parent is still the mother of the family much more often than not.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Absent parents, especially fathers, represent a significant cause of estrangement; mental illness is often a factor too.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Creators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creators. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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