generators

noun

plural of generator
as in creators
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 generators Many centers use diesel generators when the power fails. — Mark Gongloff, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 These large language models are perceived as code generators that can do anything. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 29 June 2026 By the time the emergency generators have kicked in, Paul has disappeared. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 Project Bluestem Data centers emit humming sounds from generators, fans and other equipment. — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 In the rural and poor urban areas, only about 10% have access; the rest get power a few hours a day, if that, from generators running on diesel or heavy fuel oil. — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Because there are no other nearby heat generators, that energy must be residual aftereffects of an earlier era. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 July 2026 The companies will jointly pursue projects across the global mining sector, where diesel generators remain the primary source of electricity for many remote sites. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026 Linear generators convert fuel directly into electricity through a low-temperature, flameless reaction. — Vinod Khosla, Fortune, 30 June 2026
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  1. creators
  2. founders
  3. authors
Noun
  • From legendary producers to emerging creators, generations have relied on Akai’s hardware to transform ideas into timeless records, cementing the company’s reputation as a driving force behind modern music production.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 June 2026
  • For creators, small businesses, and organizations who’d like to maintain a consistent online presence, the company is also adding an option to claim their existing Instagram or Facebook ID.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of creators
Noun
  • Praising his contributions both before and after independence, Calvert believes Dickinson should be placed alongside Adams, Jefferson and others among the elite of founders.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • Willis, who was one of the group's founders in the 1970s, died one day shy of his 75th birthday.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of founders
Noun
  • The report's authors said the case highlights the importance of seeking immediate medical evaluation after any direct contact with a bat, even if there is no visible bite or scratch.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The Brookings authors estimated AI productivity could add around $60 billion to the costs of servicing the federal debt by 2036.
    — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of authors

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