as in inventor
one who creates or introduces something new
thank goodness for the innovator who thought up the remote control
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Recent Examples of innovator
Now’s the time to launch regulatory sandboxes across the country that allow innovators to deploy tools subject to close monitoring from the relevant state or federal actors.
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Kevin Frazier, Fortune, 13 May 2026
This conversation brings together innovators reshaping how independent films find their audiences, from community screening platforms and arthouse networks to direct acquisition models.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
From pioneers, leaders, and titans to artists, innovators, and icons, introducing the 2026 TIME100.
—Time, 12 May 2026
This past weekend, however, that same style buzz was injected into one of Santa Fe’s slower months—bringing together a unique crowd of Indigenous trailblazers and innovators that instantly livened up the city.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 May 2026
The Watermen’s Plaza pays homage to wave riders, artists, innovators and athletes who have made an impact on the surf scene in Dana Point and beyond.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
On June 4, the Inflection Point Healthcare Summit will bring together our federal and state policymakers, top innovators and leaders from our healthcare institutions.
—Chris Brandt, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
Stevie Wonder may be the greater innovator.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Spoelstra traveled out west and talked to then-Oregon football coach Chip Kelly, an offensive innovator, before introducing position-less basketball to the Miami Heat.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Kevin Frazier, Fortune, 13 May 2026
This conversation brings together innovators reshaping how independent films find their audiences, from community screening platforms and arthouse networks to direct acquisition models.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
From pioneers, leaders, and titans to artists, innovators, and icons, introducing the 2026 TIME100.
—Time, 12 May 2026
This past weekend, however, that same style buzz was injected into one of Santa Fe’s slower months—bringing together a unique crowd of Indigenous trailblazers and innovators that instantly livened up the city.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 May 2026
The Watermen’s Plaza pays homage to wave riders, artists, innovators and athletes who have made an impact on the surf scene in Dana Point and beyond.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
On June 4, the Inflection Point Healthcare Summit will bring together our federal and state policymakers, top innovators and leaders from our healthcare institutions.
—Chris Brandt, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
Stevie Wonder may be the greater innovator.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Spoelstra traveled out west and talked to then-Oregon football coach Chip Kelly, an offensive innovator, before introducing position-less basketball to the Miami Heat.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovator
Noun
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Ben-Noon is a co-founder of Nano Dimension, the company from which the AME technology was acquired, and a co-inventor of the AME technology itself.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The new, polar bear-esque robot by the inventor of the iRobot vacuum was all over the internet this week — eyelashes beating and tail wagging.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Similar to the designer style, this bag has a suede finish, giving it a polished look that pairs well with both casual and dressier outfits.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The gingham lining is similar to pricier picks by designers like Burberry, but on sale for thousands cheaper.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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“Innovator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovator. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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