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one who creates or introduces something new
the inventor of the electric light bulb
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Recent Examples of inventor
Once upon a time, a humanoid artificial entity left unfinished by his deceased inventor fell in love.
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James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
At the same time, the United States must defend itself against intellectual property theft, which costs American inventors $225 billion annually.
—Aaron Seibert, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
The device is named after the inventor's grandson, Isaac, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at just 2 years old.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann, the inventor of LSD, reported having an encounter with a negative entity in his world-first 1943 acid trip.
—Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2026
Artist, inventor and anatomist Leonardo da Vinci was the definition of a Renaissance man — and scientists are aiming to unlock the secrets of his genius on a genetic level.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
His induction is only preceeded by Tom Morey, inventor of the Boogie board, and bodyboard champion Mike Stewart’s spot on the Surfers’ Hall of Fame in Huntington Beach nearly three decades ago.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Oscar Isaac portrays Victor Frankenstein, an ambitious inventor who brings life to a being made from the body parts of the dead.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The Austin couple made their billions by investing in Nvidia, the inventor of the graphics processing unit used in video games and is a leader in artificial intelligence.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
At the same time, the United States must defend itself against intellectual property theft, which costs American inventors $225 billion annually.
—Aaron Seibert, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
The device is named after the inventor's grandson, Isaac, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at just 2 years old.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann, the inventor of LSD, reported having an encounter with a negative entity in his world-first 1943 acid trip.
—Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2026
Artist, inventor and anatomist Leonardo da Vinci was the definition of a Renaissance man — and scientists are aiming to unlock the secrets of his genius on a genetic level.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
His induction is only preceeded by Tom Morey, inventor of the Boogie board, and bodyboard champion Mike Stewart’s spot on the Surfers’ Hall of Fame in Huntington Beach nearly three decades ago.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Oscar Isaac portrays Victor Frankenstein, an ambitious inventor who brings life to a being made from the body parts of the dead.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The Austin couple made their billions by investing in Nvidia, the inventor of the graphics processing unit used in video games and is a leader in artificial intelligence.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventor
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The ubiquitous appeal of the style has challenged underwear designers to find ways to reduce the potential for creasing and make even a full-coverage design undetectable.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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Actor Tom Cruise, actress and choreographer Debbie Allen, and production designer Wynn Thomas also received Academy Honorary Awards for their careers in Hollywood as well.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Jan. 2026
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The felony counts allege that Del Richardson & Associates — a company owned solely by Price’s wife, Delbra Pettice Richardson — received payments totaling more than $150,000 between 2019 and 2021 from developers before Price voted to approve projects.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
20 Jan. 2026
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After several users pointed out that the product was much more of a general-use agent than the marketing and name suggested, the company launched Cowork—a more user-friendly version with a graphical interface built for non-developers.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
20 Jan. 2026
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Over 12,000 founders, investors, and business leaders descending on Stockholm’s Strawberry Arena.—
Melinda Elmborg,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Frank Gannett, the founder of the Gannett newspaper chain, addressed the overflowing audience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Vacuum Bags for Travel TikTok creators swear by vacuum-seal bags for squeezing more clothing into a carry-on.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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That’s the pithy one-liner that menswear creator Elliot Duprey’s followers will sometimes parrot back to him on the streets of New York, after recognizing him from his videos.—
Ashley Ogawa Clarke,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Harris Poll LifeLabs, a materials science innovator in thermally efficient lifestyle apparel, has released consumer research—conducted on LifeLabs’ behalf by The Harris Poll—examining how heat, comfort and cooling technology can influence golf performance and golf apparel preferences.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
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Policymakers, business innovators, scientists, artists, and authors converge for a week of deep dialogue across disciplines.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The new locale expands the options while keeping the menu concise, introducing dishes that have nothing to do with dough and everything to do with the emotional connection had by their originators.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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Some people even shared old photos of Indigenous peoples wearing the hoods, noting that the originators of the design kept the fur outward to break cold wind and trap snow.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Inventor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventor. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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