variants
or institutor
as in founder
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
Eli Whitney is known as the instituter of the American system of manufacture on account of his pioneering concept of the mass production of interchangeable parts
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Noun
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Misha Sher, a sports marketing expert and founder of One of Not Many, agreed.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026 -
The dessert quickly became popular locally before eventually catching the attention of McDonald's founder Ray Kroc as the company searched for a signature dessert offering.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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If its touch-sensitive pads and app integration deliver on their ease-of-use promises, this quirky little hybrid could easily become the company’s next viral hit for casual creators.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
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By developing tech skills online, these content creators are showing young girls that tech and science technology, engineering arts and mathematic (STEAM) careers are accessible and can be customized to fit their interests.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
June 21,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
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In the years since, Harry, 41, has made several short trips back to the UK, most notably attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022 and his father King Charles III’s coronation in 2023.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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My brother in-law was an incredible husband and an amazing father to their boys.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The James Beard Foundation was founded in 1986 and is named for the legendary cookbook author who has been called America’s first foodie.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The foundation’s media awards, honoring cookbook authors, journalists and other media professionals, were presented Saturday, June 13.—
Brock Keeling,
Daily News,
16 June 2026
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Mary Katharine Goddard, paired with the monument to founding father Thomas Jefferson, for example, published the first official signed copy of the Declaration of Independence.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
18 June 2026
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According to the National Endowment for the Humanities, the project will include 250 life-sized statues of public figures including the founding fathers, musician Johnny Cash, chef Julia Child, basketball star Kobe Bryant, and boxer Muhammad Ali.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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