as in inventors
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 innovators
William made the official trip to Brazil celebrate his 2025 Earthshot Prize, which awards five prizes to innovators from around the world who are tackling important environmental issues.
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
For the second year in a row, Afrotech returned to Houston, TX and Microsoft was back with their House of Black Techxcellence, curating multiple days of cultural and technologically driven events for the Black creatives and innovators of the future.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
That blueprint must become real commitments to replenish adaptation and loss-and-damage funds, move beyond the Glasgow pledge to double adaptation finance by 2025, and work toward tripling by 2030, channelled directly to farmers, mayors, engineers, and innovators.
—Natalie Unterstell, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Since its launch in 2020, the organization has awarded innovators in five categories, including Protect and Restore Nature, Clean Our Air, Revive Our Oceans, Build a Waste-free World and Fix Our Climate.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Dark Renaissance boldly argues that transgressive innovators, far from going out of style, have always been necessary for artistic advancement.
—Isaac Butler, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2025
Instead of dwelling on the rejection, the young innovators pivoted.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Its affiliation with the broader H&M umbrella can also be a positive thing for innovators.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
The Time 100 Next Gala celebrated a new class of innovators and influential figures from across disciplines and industries on Thursday night in New York City.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
For the second year in a row, Afrotech returned to Houston, TX and Microsoft was back with their House of Black Techxcellence, curating multiple days of cultural and technologically driven events for the Black creatives and innovators of the future.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
That blueprint must become real commitments to replenish adaptation and loss-and-damage funds, move beyond the Glasgow pledge to double adaptation finance by 2025, and work toward tripling by 2030, channelled directly to farmers, mayors, engineers, and innovators.
—Natalie Unterstell, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Since its launch in 2020, the organization has awarded innovators in five categories, including Protect and Restore Nature, Clean Our Air, Revive Our Oceans, Build a Waste-free World and Fix Our Climate.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Dark Renaissance boldly argues that transgressive innovators, far from going out of style, have always been necessary for artistic advancement.
—Isaac Butler, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2025
Instead of dwelling on the rejection, the young innovators pivoted.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Its affiliation with the broader H&M umbrella can also be a positive thing for innovators.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
The Time 100 Next Gala celebrated a new class of innovators and influential figures from across disciplines and industries on Thursday night in New York City.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovators
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The inventors promise that the trackpad’s ergonomic design keeps your hand in a more natural position compared to a traditional mouse.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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From the early tinkerers who first imagined electrical speech to the engineers who built continental cables, digital switching, satellites, and wireless networks, countless inventors have pushed the limits of how far and how fast a human voice can travel.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During High Point Market in October, designers stole a rare break from the windowless-showroom grind.—
Catherine Hong,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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That our designers shouldn’t have to choose between creativity and survival.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For Victoria’s Secret’s show, this translated into Amazon Live’s livestream at the pink carpet, get-ready parties a week before, a dedicated homepage for the brand, a creators’ event that generated 54 million engagements and more.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Along with sports, the company has made significant talent commitments to the likes of Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers and South Park duo Trey Parker and Matt Stone.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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The candidates who are currently ahead in their respective races supported finding ways to bring smaller housing options to Overland Park’s stock and allow developers to move through the permitting process in a more efficient manner.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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That contrasts with how such events used to attract more software developers, said Wang, who previously worked at UBS.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Innovators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovators. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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