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 night, with a multicourse dinner set to a mesmerizing South Beach soundtrack, allowed artists and innovators of all stripes to gather, connect, and celebrate their new card—the Sapphire Reserve for Business—a card for creators like these.
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Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Join industry innovators exploring how breakthrough technologies, powerhouse partnerships, and mixed-world experiences are shaping the future of play, creativity, and culture.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Through Coco Coders, Tweedale is helping to ensure that tomorrow’s innovators, leaders, and citizens are not just passive consumers of technology but active, thoughtful creators who can shape a more equitable and intelligent world.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Haley Barrios Gomez, 21, a mechanical engineering student, said the building represents the future for students who will discover their capabilities and go on to become innovators and scientists.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
While innovators think of new ways to improve lives with AI, politicians are looking for ways to entrench special interests at everyone else’s expense.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2026
For Coogler, whose Black Panther became the first superhero film ever to land a Best Picture nomination, Sinners‘ success only further cements his status as a tastemaker and innovator.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
John and Alice Coltrane lived, composed, recorded, and pursued spiritual study during a period of profound artistic transformation during their time in the New York home, and Coltrane came of age as a creative innovator within the local music community while living in the Philadelphia House.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
Among Rush’s upcoming engagements is with the Buffalo Symphony Orchestra in October, conducting a tribute to the late gospel music innovator Richard Smallwood.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Join industry innovators exploring how breakthrough technologies, powerhouse partnerships, and mixed-world experiences are shaping the future of play, creativity, and culture.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Through Coco Coders, Tweedale is helping to ensure that tomorrow’s innovators, leaders, and citizens are not just passive consumers of technology but active, thoughtful creators who can shape a more equitable and intelligent world.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Haley Barrios Gomez, 21, a mechanical engineering student, said the building represents the future for students who will discover their capabilities and go on to become innovators and scientists.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
While innovators think of new ways to improve lives with AI, politicians are looking for ways to entrench special interests at everyone else’s expense.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2026
For Coogler, whose Black Panther became the first superhero film ever to land a Best Picture nomination, Sinners‘ success only further cements his status as a tastemaker and innovator.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
John and Alice Coltrane lived, composed, recorded, and pursued spiritual study during a period of profound artistic transformation during their time in the New York home, and Coltrane came of age as a creative innovator within the local music community while living in the Philadelphia House.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
Among Rush’s upcoming engagements is with the Buffalo Symphony Orchestra in October, conducting a tribute to the late gospel music innovator Richard Smallwood.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovator
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View gallery - 4 images British inventor and YouTuber James Bruton has a habit of solving problems nobody asked him to solve – and then solving them again, harder.—
Omar Kardoudi
March 01,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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David Hall is the inventor of CamLidar and MEL.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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The peach-plum gradient gown is the creation of Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen, whose high-fantasy sculptural gowns emphasize movement and eye-tricking form, often to gravity-defying effect.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Yes, the custom AI chip designer has already seen incredible growth during this artificial intelligence boom.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Innovator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovator. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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