as in creator
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
the French painter Paul Cézanne is considered to be one of the principal generators of modern art
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Recent Examples of generator
That, and a rich base of corporate sponsors, has helped the club become one of the best revenue generators in the league, ranking as high as fourth and no lower than seventh over the past five seasons.
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 23 June 2026
Last week, the Atlantic debuted a new AI detection tool that allows artists to see, with a brief name search, if their music appears in data sets used to train AI music generators.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 21 June 2026
But behind every chatbot, smart assistant and AI image generator sits a massive physical network.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
On the final stop on the tour, the Markley people wanted to show the emergency generators that neighbors have complained about.
—David Wade, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 23 June 2026
Last week, the Atlantic debuted a new AI detection tool that allows artists to see, with a brief name search, if their music appears in data sets used to train AI music generators.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 21 June 2026
But behind every chatbot, smart assistant and AI image generator sits a massive physical network.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
On the final stop on the tour, the Markley people wanted to show the emergency generators that neighbors have complained about.
—David Wade, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generator
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If its touch-sensitive pads and app integration deliver on their ease-of-use promises, this quirky little hybrid could easily become the company’s next viral hit for casual creators.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
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By developing tech skills online, these content creators are showing young girls that tech and science technology, engineering arts and mathematic (STEAM) careers are accessible and can be customized to fit their interests.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
June 21,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
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The headquarters just outside Colima city offer tastings, and in February, co-founder Esteban Silva and his team opened a taproom in the city called Estación Colimita.—
Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Having spent more than 30 years in the makeup industry, founder and makeup artist Jung Saem Mool knows great makeup starts long before foundation enters the picture.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
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In the years since, Harry, 41, has made several short trips back to the UK, most notably attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022 and his father King Charles III’s coronation in 2023.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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My brother in-law was an incredible husband and an amazing father to their boys.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Billionaire inventor Sir Nicholas Webb has built a quantum computer called Theia, which helps MI6 foil dozens of threats.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Sterling Elliott was an accomplished inventor, businessman, politician, publisher, and social activist.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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How does an accomplished author find himself at the helm of a multibillion-dollar casino enterprise?—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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The author emphasizes identifying leaders who act like owners, not just employees, by having substantial personal capital invested in the company.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Created by the makers of Korea’s buzzy Rejuran in-office skin boosters, the Turnover Ampoule offers a needle-free way to tap into the ingredient’s glow-boosting benefits at home.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
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That on-court prep matters for Indiana’s decision makers, and the face-to-face meetings with prospects are sometimes more valuable at this stage of the process.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
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“Generator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generator. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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