as in founders
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
Theodor Herzl is often credited as the founding father of modern Zionism
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creators
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But series creators Brian Donovan and Ed Herro have added their unique stamp to make it very much their own.—
Ars Technica,
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
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“Founding fathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founding%20fathers. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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