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
Special guest Frzy will join the two musical acts at Point State Park for a concert with a theme of celebrating educators and innovators.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The act of copying confirms the value of the original, with innovators continuing to set the pace and accrue value.
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Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Those who do stay end up being some of the country’s most dynamic innovators.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The Parents Next Gen Awards The 2026 Parents Next Gen Awards honor 20 changemakers—advocates, innovators, celebs, community leaders, medical professionals, and more—who’ve made life better for kids and families this year.
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Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
24 June 2026
Civil society will also make vital contributions by anchoring ethical development, addressing societal concerns, and building public trust between consumers and innovators.
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Alois Zwinggi,
Time,
24 June 2026
In a moment when the genre was bursting with innovators, pushing at its seams from all sides—jubilant, gospel-fiery soul-jazz; the first dissonant strains of free jazz; dizzyingly ambitious big bands; calculated cool—this ensemble seemed to lay back, in tempo and affect.
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Natalie Weiner,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Members can explore new ideas from the neuroscientists, entrepreneurs, artists, philosophers, and other innovators shaping the future.
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Big Think,
18 June 2026
The platform is built to connect innovators with the brands, mills, recyclers and partners needed to validate, integrate and scale new solutions in real denim supply chains.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The act of copying confirms the value of the original, with innovators continuing to set the pace and accrue value.
—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Those who do stay end up being some of the country’s most dynamic innovators.
—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The Parents Next Gen Awards The 2026 Parents Next Gen Awards honor 20 changemakers—advocates, innovators, celebs, community leaders, medical professionals, and more—who’ve made life better for kids and families this year.
—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
24 June 2026
Civil society will also make vital contributions by anchoring ethical development, addressing societal concerns, and building public trust between consumers and innovators.
—
Alois Zwinggi,
Time,
24 June 2026
In a moment when the genre was bursting with innovators, pushing at its seams from all sides—jubilant, gospel-fiery soul-jazz; the first dissonant strains of free jazz; dizzyingly ambitious big bands; calculated cool—this ensemble seemed to lay back, in tempo and affect.
—
Natalie Weiner,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Members can explore new ideas from the neuroscientists, entrepreneurs, artists, philosophers, and other innovators shaping the future.
—
Big Think,
18 June 2026
The platform is built to connect innovators with the brands, mills, recyclers and partners needed to validate, integrate and scale new solutions in real denim supply chains.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovators
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Over the years, inventors improved on the design with faster models (such as an iteration described in a 1930 Scientific American article).
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Its inventors were bored Ivy Leaguers who played it while waiting for the results of the annual Harvard-Yale football game.
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The renowned, often feared lawyer dedicated years of pro-bono time to saving emerging designers from their troubles and steering their careers upward.
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Teams of student costume designers and makeup artists created every detail of the around 3-foot-tall robots, from DePay’s orange jersey to Messi’s facial hair, Kane’s blonde hair and Nelson’s blazer.
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Much credit goes to creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, who somehow spun what could have been a one-note character into a scene-stealing fan favorite capable of carrying his own show.
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The new label will focus on service work to support clients and creators in bringing projects that target older audiences to fruition.
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In at least 11 communities – including Oklahoma City and Kansas City – private developers backed out of sales following local protests.
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This launch comes at a time when utilities, renewable energy developers, and industrial customers are looking for new storage solutions to meet rising electricity demand and the fast growth of wind and solar power.
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“Innovators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovators. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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