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
The Watermen’s Plaza pays homage to wave riders, artists, innovators and athletes who have made an impact on the surf scene in Dana Point and beyond.
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Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
The gain influence over technology roadmaps, a strong pipeline of acquisition targets, competitive information about potential disruption, unique insight about future industry directions, and the chance to develop strategic partnerships with innovators growing rapidly.
—Anis Uzzaman, Fortune, 6 May 2026
On June 4, the Inflection Point Healthcare Summit will bring together our federal and state policymakers, top innovators and leaders from our healthcare institutions.
—Chris Brandt, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
The educators and innovators preparing the next generation.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Protecting water resources requires collaboration between policymakers, utilities and innovators.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
But Blank belongs to an older generation of innovators.
—Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Alaskan, then, was even a pioneer of pop-up pickup campers in general, predating other long-running innovators like Four-Wheel Campers by over a decade.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
Cook’s predecessor, Steve Jobs, is considered one of the great product innovators in modern American history.
—Ari Levy,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
The gain influence over technology roadmaps, a strong pipeline of acquisition targets, competitive information about potential disruption, unique insight about future industry directions, and the chance to develop strategic partnerships with innovators growing rapidly.
—Anis Uzzaman, Fortune, 6 May 2026
On June 4, the Inflection Point Healthcare Summit will bring together our federal and state policymakers, top innovators and leaders from our healthcare institutions.
—Chris Brandt, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
The educators and innovators preparing the next generation.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Protecting water resources requires collaboration between policymakers, utilities and innovators.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
But Blank belongs to an older generation of innovators.
—Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Alaskan, then, was even a pioneer of pop-up pickup campers in general, predating other long-running innovators like Four-Wheel Campers by over a decade.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
Cook’s predecessor, Steve Jobs, is considered one of the great product innovators in modern American history.
—Ari Levy,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovators
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The bar’s signature Brunello Bloody Mary nods to the hotel’s long-standing history as the drink's inventors and remains a house classic, richer and more savory than most, thanks to the wine-forward twist.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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His inventions included an efficient alternating generator and a three-phase electrical circuit, according to the Lemelson MIT website devoted to support of modern-day inventors.—
Michael Kilian,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The place is a sound-effects recording studio, with three sound designers creating and dubbing aural effects — footsteps on a sandy beach, flapping bird wings — onto pieces of film footage.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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The show took place on a particularly windy day at Magnum Beach (Palais Stéphanie on the Croisette), where the runway was filled with models decked out in designs inspired by Magnum flavors and created by eight designers hand-picked by Roach.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Mamdani had spent the preceding weeks observing Ramadan alongside members of the city’s Muslim communities, breaking fast in iftar gatherings with union members or content creators.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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YouTube is expected to spotlight many of its biggest creators during its upfront advertising presentation in New York City this week.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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In addition to hanging its name and iconic Golden Arches inside and outside the stadium, McDonald’s will build a permanent restaurant attached to the facility in what developers hope will be a burgeoning new Chicago neighborhood, anchored by the Fire.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Stubbornly high home-loan rates, a decline in the construction of new units, and economic angst are all keeping people and property developers from doing more deals, said Richard Green, director of the Lusk Center for Real Estate at USC.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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“Innovators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovators. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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