as in inventor
one who creates or introduces something new
Melvil Dewey was the deviser of a new system for organizing books
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Noun
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Ben-Noon is a co-founder of Nano Dimension, the company from which the AME technology was acquired, and a co-inventor of the AME technology itself.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
8 May 2026 -
The new, polar bear-esque robot by the inventor of the iRobot vacuum was all over the internet this week — eyelashes beating and tail wagging.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Similar to the designer style, this bag has a suede finish, giving it a polished look that pairs well with both casual and dressier outfits.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The gingham lining is similar to pricier picks by designers like Burberry, but on sale for thousands cheaper.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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“Deviser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deviser. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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