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
As a result, immigrant communities in France have become some of the most remarkable generators of soccer talent in the world.
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Laurent Dubois, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Existing random number generators, including quantum versions, rely on users trusting that their hardware components continue to operate as intended.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Humming cooling systems, rumbling diesel generators and whirring fans can be heard continuously hundreds of feet around them, according to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, prompting reports from residents of headaches, vertigo, nausea, sleep disturbances, ear pain and hypertension.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute said in a news release that communities have complained about noise pollution from data centers, which generate near-constant noise from cooling systems, diesel generators and fans.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Their engines, turbines, generators and heavy equipment sit directly in that supply chain.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Professional installation helps ensure generators don't dangerously backfeed into utility lines, which poses a safety risk to utility workers and could damage your electrical system.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026
Electricity is provided by generators that burn about 21,000 gallons of diesel fuel every day, at a cost of about $5 a gallon.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
The price of the diesel needed to fuel data-center generators has already climbed by 30 percent.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Laurent Dubois, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Existing random number generators, including quantum versions, rely on users trusting that their hardware components continue to operate as intended.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Humming cooling systems, rumbling diesel generators and whirring fans can be heard continuously hundreds of feet around them, according to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, prompting reports from residents of headaches, vertigo, nausea, sleep disturbances, ear pain and hypertension.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute said in a news release that communities have complained about noise pollution from data centers, which generate near-constant noise from cooling systems, diesel generators and fans.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Their engines, turbines, generators and heavy equipment sit directly in that supply chain.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Professional installation helps ensure generators don't dangerously backfeed into utility lines, which poses a safety risk to utility workers and could damage your electrical system.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026
Electricity is provided by generators that burn about 21,000 gallons of diesel fuel every day, at a cost of about $5 a gallon.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
The price of the diesel needed to fuel data-center generators has already climbed by 30 percent.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generators
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Among the creators hopping on the bandwagon, who have been aggregated by mainstream media that includes ESPN and Men in Blazers, are accounts with ties to offshore betting sites and other esports promotions.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
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But a good producer should always think ahead, said Bauer – and wear many hats, just like new creators who come from YouTube and TikTok.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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As demand grew, so did inventory limits and quality-control concerns, pushing the founders to bring production in-house.—
Beatrice Peterson,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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The early republic, shaped by founders who were themselves largely religious, still chose inclusive language to describe the American people as the nation was finding its footing.—
David Williamson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Greene worries that rising prices and the disappearance of mass-market paperbacks could create a future where fewer readers take chances on unfamiliar authors.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Many more awards were given out to cookbook authors, video producers, podcasters and other journalists.—
General Manager,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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“Generators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generators. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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