as in creators
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
Maria Montessori was the founder of an educational system dedicated to maximizing a child's creative potential
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as in flops
to be unsuccessful
the theater company foundered after its corporate funding dried up
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as in collapses
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the twin towers started to sway and suddenly foundered
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Recent Examples of founders
Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
Just 5% of the founders were in the technology and SaaS sector.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Hallmark’s Romance at Hope Ranch star Hogan will be taking on the role of Grayson Goodwin in the new season, portraying a descendant of one of Port Haven’s founders, Cyrus Goodwin, and an ancestor of Casey Goodwin.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
With transparency, open dialogue, and a focus on prosperity, Americans can continue embracing the principles of governance established by our founders and strengthen national unity.
—Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Holder was one of the co-founders of Superdry in 2003 and by 2018, Superdry products were sold in 157 countries, according to the company's website.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
Emmy and Golden Globe winning writer-producers, and Two Brothers founders, Harry and Jack Williams, will write the TV drama.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Other Apollo co-founders include owners of the Philadelphia 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks, and Adam Silver’s college roommate is currently Apollo’s president.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Bazzell said bringing games to new markets has always been part of the founders’ vision, particularly because meaningful exposure matters.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
Just 5% of the founders were in the technology and SaaS sector.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Hallmark’s Romance at Hope Ranch star Hogan will be taking on the role of Grayson Goodwin in the new season, portraying a descendant of one of Port Haven’s founders, Cyrus Goodwin, and an ancestor of Casey Goodwin.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
With transparency, open dialogue, and a focus on prosperity, Americans can continue embracing the principles of governance established by our founders and strengthen national unity.
—Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Holder was one of the co-founders of Superdry in 2003 and by 2018, Superdry products were sold in 157 countries, according to the company's website.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
Emmy and Golden Globe winning writer-producers, and Two Brothers founders, Harry and Jack Williams, will write the TV drama.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Other Apollo co-founders include owners of the Philadelphia 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks, and Adam Silver’s college roommate is currently Apollo’s president.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Bazzell said bringing games to new markets has always been part of the founders’ vision, particularly because meaningful exposure matters.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for founders
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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
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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
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One of the best bigs in [expletive] basketball history flops.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Fortunately for shareholders, the stock grants come with a feature similar to equity options that somewhat reduces Musk’s payday, especially in a case like the one above where the plan flops.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Nov. 2025
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Disrupt that window through late nights, alcohol, a warm bedroom or fragmented sleep, and the surge collapses.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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As the video demonstrates, von Ensingen’s drawing (not in the show, alas) collapses all the levels, complete with stairs, setbacks, vaults, and columns, onto a single plane.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
23 Apr. 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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Conversely, state governors have the same ability when the federal government fails to perform their duties, under the Ninth and Tenth amendments.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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If the core players are anything other than spectacular, the team fails.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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As the story goes, this particular treasure hunter spent several days in those harsh conditions, carefully following a pre-determined grid pattern to ensure every square foot of the desertscape was scanned.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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The place was an ultra-slick design temple conceived by Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck, and its high-wattage shellac invited a sort of anything-goes naughtiness.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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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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Green struggles to score 16 points in an empty gym.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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The departures of certain Kaiser Permanente offices and a string of prominent restaurant and bar closures have come to symbolize the city’s struggles to retain employers and attract new ones.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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“Founders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founders. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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