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
Because the innovator has, for enemies, all those who have done well under the old conditions, and lukewarm defenders among those who may do well under the new.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
By coincidence, the opening act on the first G3 tour 30 years ago was guitar innovator and Crimson co-founder Robert Fripp.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Philly has always been a city of innovators.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Material innovators pitched to impact investors, private sector leaders shared their blueprints for change, and activists mobilized the committed and recently converted alike.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
In addition to Chesney, the headlining set on opening night by country-pop innovator Post Malone has added extra buzz to Tortuga 2026.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Cure, which opened in 2009, is both record-keeper and innovator, an admirable endeavor in a city that is the birthplace of the cocktail.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
Aspiring social innovators will meet the change-makers shaping what’s next.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Companies like Eco World Water and other innovators are demonstrating better practical solutions.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
By coincidence, the opening act on the first G3 tour 30 years ago was guitar innovator and Crimson co-founder Robert Fripp.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Philly has always been a city of innovators.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Material innovators pitched to impact investors, private sector leaders shared their blueprints for change, and activists mobilized the committed and recently converted alike.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
In addition to Chesney, the headlining set on opening night by country-pop innovator Post Malone has added extra buzz to Tortuga 2026.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Cure, which opened in 2009, is both record-keeper and innovator, an admirable endeavor in a city that is the birthplace of the cocktail.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
Aspiring social innovators will meet the change-makers shaping what’s next.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Companies like Eco World Water and other innovators are demonstrating better practical solutions.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovator
Noun
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Lillo himself was a jack of all trades — a ginseng farmer, an inventor and a metal artist for decades.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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His inventions included an efficient alternating generator and a three-phase electrical circuit, according to the Lemelson MIT website devoted to support of modern-day inventors.—
Michael Kilian,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The brand’s archive section is packed with best-sellers, including comfy pants, trendy jackets, and designer-quality handbags.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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While there, the duo is accused of going into another hotel room, then stealing cash and designer bags worth tens of thousands of dollars, one Hermes bag valued at $32,000.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Innovator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovator. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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