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
The creators of Passalacqua have answered her call.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
On June 4, the IndieWire Honors Spring 2026 ceremony will celebrate the creators and stars responsible for crafting some of the year’s best television series.
—Oren Uziel, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
As the rumors of ghost-directing get dismissed and the focus turns to the respective quality of the films, the likelihood increases for more creators to get a voice on the big screen, given that Druski and other top names have Hollywood features in the works.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Zineuskadi’s Talentuaren Gunea, the Basque Country’s emerging talent showcase, returned May 29 with a slate pointing to a new generation of creators thinking beyond graduation shorts towards series, genre, animation IP and international industry routes.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 1 June 2026
The performance will be introduced by the musical’s creators Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 June 2026
Historically, startups raised money and then hired creators.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
But series creators Brian Donovan and Ed Herro have added their unique stamp to make it very much their own.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Making video editing easier for novice creators will surely spark creativity, but whether or not the new content is good remains to be seen.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
On June 4, the IndieWire Honors Spring 2026 ceremony will celebrate the creators and stars responsible for crafting some of the year’s best television series.
—Oren Uziel, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
As the rumors of ghost-directing get dismissed and the focus turns to the respective quality of the films, the likelihood increases for more creators to get a voice on the big screen, given that Druski and other top names have Hollywood features in the works.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Zineuskadi’s Talentuaren Gunea, the Basque Country’s emerging talent showcase, returned May 29 with a slate pointing to a new generation of creators thinking beyond graduation shorts towards series, genre, animation IP and international industry routes.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 1 June 2026
The performance will be introduced by the musical’s creators Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 June 2026
Historically, startups raised money and then hired creators.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
But series creators Brian Donovan and Ed Herro have added their unique stamp to make it very much their own.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Making video editing easier for novice creators will surely spark creativity, but whether or not the new content is good remains to be seen.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creators
Noun
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Online platforms constantly optimize for user attention, making founders prime targets due to their influence and resources.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Nonprofits are typically created when their founders file paperwork with state authorities.—
Sarah Webber,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Or because the research may have been funded by the CDC and the authors potentially knew or assumed the conclusion they were supposed to reach.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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There’s a special book club designed for deep dives with your favorite YA authors, as well as signings, conversations, and workshops.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Close to $10 million directed toward saving more than 165 films — Hitchcock, Welles, Lynch, Kubrick, Fellini, Abel Gance — and more than 200 shorts from the Lumière brothers, the inventors of cinema itself.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
1 June 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
Noun
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The black-and-white soirée showcased striking runway moments as seniors, wearing gorgeous white dresses, walked arm-in-arm with their fathers in a moving father-daughter presentation.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Both mothers and fathers would be eligible.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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