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
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.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2026
Policy that creates predictability, so investors have confidence, and innovators have space to dream, and to do.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The festival is open to creators, innovators, students, professionals and the general public.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
By framing layoffs as a technological pivot, companies can present themselves as forward-thinking innovators rather than businesses struggling with cyclical downturns.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2026
Subramanyam was given the International Women’s Day Award at the consulate general of India in 2023 and also received honors from the National Women’s Conference, the Tri-State Diversity Council and analytics firm Corinium, which named her a top innovator in data and analytics.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Leverton anticipates seeing more from digital denim innovators like Next Printing and Lab Denim, which is now speaking openly about its alignment with Levi’s and Pacsun.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Fortunately, nonfederal public health innovators are creating more modern systems.
—Deborah L. Birx, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
Generously supported by Linda and Mitch Hart, the Institute is globally renowned for its excellence and has spotlighted Dallas as an arts innovator.
—Terry Wagner, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2026
Policy that creates predictability, so investors have confidence, and innovators have space to dream, and to do.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The festival is open to creators, innovators, students, professionals and the general public.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
By framing layoffs as a technological pivot, companies can present themselves as forward-thinking innovators rather than businesses struggling with cyclical downturns.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2026
Subramanyam was given the International Women’s Day Award at the consulate general of India in 2023 and also received honors from the National Women’s Conference, the Tri-State Diversity Council and analytics firm Corinium, which named her a top innovator in data and analytics.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Leverton anticipates seeing more from digital denim innovators like Next Printing and Lab Denim, which is now speaking openly about its alignment with Levi’s and Pacsun.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Fortunately, nonfederal public health innovators are creating more modern systems.
—Deborah L. Birx, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
Generously supported by Linda and Mitch Hart, the Institute is globally renowned for its excellence and has spotlighted Dallas as an arts innovator.
—Terry Wagner, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovator
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His induction is only preceeded by Tom Morey, inventor of the Boogie board, and bodyboard champion Mike Stewart’s spot on the Surfers’ Hall of Fame in Huntington Beach nearly three decades ago.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Oscar Isaac portrays Victor Frankenstein, an ambitious inventor who brings life to a being made from the body parts of the dead.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Kiefer Sutherland accused of assaulting top fashion designer Two years after his DUI arrest, Sutherland was dealt misdemeanor charges over an alleged altercation involving Proenza Schouler designer Jack McCollough.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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While pros agree that granite as a whole is out, regardless of shade, designer Rebecca Ward considers brown granite to be the biggest offender color-wise.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Innovator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovator. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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