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
Wonder women in American history Who were most transformative female organizers, creators, activists, innovators, revolutionaries and trailblazers in American history?
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Policymakers and innovators should resist treating artificial intelligence as a substitute for human care.
—Heather Madden, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Smart reforms could shift innovators’ focus toward reducing costs instead.
—Chris Pope, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The boundary-pushing group of Belgian designers forming the Antwerp Six (including Dries Van Noten and Ann Demeulemeester) put the city—and country—on the fashion map in the 1980s, and a new generation of artists and innovators are driving the city’s creative scene today.
—Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
In an era dominated by offensive innovators, Macdonald’s devotion to defense was forged early.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Alongside other investments, Strober hopes Midi Health’s milestone will invigorate other innovators in women’s health who have faced funding and scalability roadblocks.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 3 Feb. 2026
Now, these young innovators are putting their skills to the test by designing AI bots with real-world applications.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Belters, devotees and innovators.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Policymakers and innovators should resist treating artificial intelligence as a substitute for human care.
—Heather Madden, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Smart reforms could shift innovators’ focus toward reducing costs instead.
—Chris Pope, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The boundary-pushing group of Belgian designers forming the Antwerp Six (including Dries Van Noten and Ann Demeulemeester) put the city—and country—on the fashion map in the 1980s, and a new generation of artists and innovators are driving the city’s creative scene today.
—Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
In an era dominated by offensive innovators, Macdonald’s devotion to defense was forged early.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Alongside other investments, Strober hopes Midi Health’s milestone will invigorate other innovators in women’s health who have faced funding and scalability roadblocks.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 3 Feb. 2026
Now, these young innovators are putting their skills to the test by designing AI bots with real-world applications.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Belters, devotees and innovators.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovators
Noun
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Few of the inventors of these toys enjoyed what could be called a carefree youth.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Students are invited to honor Black inventors by reimagining their creations as modern solutions, building entrepreneurial skills and sharing bold ideas with the audience.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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And if department stores disappear, what happens to the designers and the brands that rely on them for distribution, credibility, and scale?—
Maura Brannigan,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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Pure white kitchens may be a thing of the past as more designers incorporate organic shades rooted in nature like blue and green into the all-purpose gathering and entertaining space that is the modern kitchen.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The fallout from the files has consumed much of the news media in recent weeks, dominating headlines and coverage at major news institutions as journalists and independent creators dig through the files for embarrassing nuggets of association about high-profile individuals.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Teams are organized around fandoms, creators, and cultural moments rather than rigid functional structures or media channels.—
Christopher Vollmer,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The strategy, which Beijing and developers see as a way to accelerate progress and compete with US rivals, has helped Chinese companies make notable gains.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The three developers previously presented proposals that vary in size and target residents’ income levels.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Innovators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovators. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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