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
Increasingly, innovators are exploring how sound, vibration, and other physical stimuli might support natural physiological processes.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Among the openers set for With Heaven on Tour are golden-boy guitarist MJ Lenderman, alt-R&B innovator Dijon, and Alabama Shakes, who are mounting their comeback (see above) after nearly a decade.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
The event, which recognizes innovators who have made profound contributions to society, is slated for May 2.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Ranadivé, who has been a tech leader and innovator in Silicon Valley for more than a quarter of a century, has been the majority owner of the Kings since 2013 and is the founder of Bow Capital, which invests in data, AI and deep-tech companies.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Early innovators built them before regulation intensified.
—Akhil Sivanandan, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Hong Kong’s FilMart continues to anchor Asia’s screen industry, serving as a hub where global producers, distributors, and innovators converge.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
America’s seniors and innovators have waited long enough.
—Josh Makower, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
Up to 10 finalists will be selected to join the 2026 PNW Big Sell on May 2, where innovators will present their ideas live at PNW’s Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Among the openers set for With Heaven on Tour are golden-boy guitarist MJ Lenderman, alt-R&B innovator Dijon, and Alabama Shakes, who are mounting their comeback (see above) after nearly a decade.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
The event, which recognizes innovators who have made profound contributions to society, is slated for May 2.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Ranadivé, who has been a tech leader and innovator in Silicon Valley for more than a quarter of a century, has been the majority owner of the Kings since 2013 and is the founder of Bow Capital, which invests in data, AI and deep-tech companies.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Early innovators built them before regulation intensified.
—Akhil Sivanandan, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Hong Kong’s FilMart continues to anchor Asia’s screen industry, serving as a hub where global producers, distributors, and innovators converge.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
America’s seniors and innovators have waited long enough.
—Josh Makower, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
Up to 10 finalists will be selected to join the 2026 PNW Big Sell on May 2, where innovators will present their ideas live at PNW’s Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovator
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Ida Noyes Hall was dedicated in June 1916 by inventor and industrialist LaVerne Noyes, founder of the Aermotor Windmill Company.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Not long after, in 1845, inventor Charles Wheatstone attended a demonstration in London.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Mar. 2026
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Each room is like a catalog highlighting different designers or artists that Lemonides is connected to, including Christian Johnson, Nunzio de Martino, and Dan Pelonis.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Elliott, though, was a designer at Broderbund Games, working in a former liquor store beneath a sign that said DEPARTMENT OF REDUNDANCY REDUCTION DEPARTMENT alongside an impish ex-Disney animator named Gene Portwood who often doodled Mickey Mouse in obscene poses.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Innovator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovator. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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