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
The Harris Poll LifeLabs, a materials science innovator in thermally efficient lifestyle apparel, has released consumer research—conducted on LifeLabs’ behalf by The Harris Poll—examining how heat, comfort and cooling technology can influence golf performance and golf apparel preferences.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Policymakers, business innovators, scientists, artists, and authors converge for a week of deep dialogue across disciplines.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
As the initiative rolls out over the next few years, the Gates Foundation plans to collaborate closely with innovators and governments in Sub-Saharan Africa.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Where projects like Gucci’s digital Sneaker Garage or Roblox garden were introduced, Barilaro says these initiatives were driven by the brand marketing team as a way to position the house as a digital and cultural innovator.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Maryland’s economic competitiveness depends on cultivating thinkers, innovators and leaders.
—Roz Cauthen, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2026
In a push to assist innovators struggling to fund their own infrastructure, the company is rolling out Crusoe Cloud, an AI cloud platform where startups can test and develop their models using the latest hardware.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
From the household names who redefine modern glamour to the innovators shaping fashion’s future, this NYFW lineup is stacked.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 15 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
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Policymakers, business innovators, scientists, artists, and authors converge for a week of deep dialogue across disciplines.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
As the initiative rolls out over the next few years, the Gates Foundation plans to collaborate closely with innovators and governments in Sub-Saharan Africa.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Where projects like Gucci’s digital Sneaker Garage or Roblox garden were introduced, Barilaro says these initiatives were driven by the brand marketing team as a way to position the house as a digital and cultural innovator.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Maryland’s economic competitiveness depends on cultivating thinkers, innovators and leaders.
—Roz Cauthen, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2026
In a push to assist innovators struggling to fund their own infrastructure, the company is rolling out Crusoe Cloud, an AI cloud platform where startups can test and develop their models using the latest hardware.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
From the household names who redefine modern glamour to the innovators shaping fashion’s future, this NYFW lineup is stacked.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovator
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Once upon a time, a humanoid artificial entity left unfinished by his deceased inventor fell in love.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, the United States must defend itself against intellectual property theft, which costs American inventors $225 billion annually.—
Aaron Seibert,
Boston Herald,
18 Jan. 2026
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The ubiquitous appeal of the style has challenged underwear designers to find ways to reduce the potential for creasing and make even a full-coverage design undetectable.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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Actor Tom Cruise, actress and choreographer Debbie Allen, and production designer Wynn Thomas also received Academy Honorary Awards for their careers in Hollywood as well.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Innovator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovator. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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