as in designer
one who creates or introduces something new
the inventor of the electric light bulb
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Recent Examples of inventor
Lillo himself was a jack of all trades — a ginseng farmer, an inventor and a metal artist for decades.
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John Lauritsen, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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
Chiffon cake’s origin story is fascinating, starting with an insurance salesman who moved to Hollywood, and ending in classic capitalism (the inventor ultimately sold his formula to General Mills).
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
The two pick up best friends, a robot inventor and a kung-fu practicing woman, who have their own romance on the sidelines.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026
Others get more personal, as when Anushka (Meaghan Rath), the ineffectual chief ethicist at a Google-like giant, and her oddball inventor husband, Martin (Simon Helberg), butt heads over her skepticism of his work.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
What Crockett should be identified as is the inventor of her own specific method of movement training, a cocktail of conditioning and character coaching she’s developed over nearly 20 years of studying bodies.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Back has long been an influential figure in crypto circles, and is also famous as the inventor of Hashcash, a form of digital money that predates Bitcoin.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Unruly salt-and-pepper hair in a long quaff, round glasses and broad smile give James Ortiz the look of a whimsical inventor, the kind that hides away in his workshop crafting extraordinary artifacts.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
John Lauritsen, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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
Chiffon cake’s origin story is fascinating, starting with an insurance salesman who moved to Hollywood, and ending in classic capitalism (the inventor ultimately sold his formula to General Mills).
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
The two pick up best friends, a robot inventor and a kung-fu practicing woman, who have their own romance on the sidelines.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026
Others get more personal, as when Anushka (Meaghan Rath), the ineffectual chief ethicist at a Google-like giant, and her oddball inventor husband, Martin (Simon Helberg), butt heads over her skepticism of his work.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
What Crockett should be identified as is the inventor of her own specific method of movement training, a cocktail of conditioning and character coaching she’s developed over nearly 20 years of studying bodies.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Back has long been an influential figure in crypto circles, and is also famous as the inventor of Hashcash, a form of digital money that predates Bitcoin.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Unruly salt-and-pepper hair in a long quaff, round glasses and broad smile give James Ortiz the look of a whimsical inventor, the kind that hides away in his workshop crafting extraordinary artifacts.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventor
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The brand’s archive section is packed with best-sellers, including comfy pants, trendy jackets, and designer-quality handbags.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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While there, the duo is accused of going into another hotel room, then stealing cash and designer bags worth tens of thousands of dollars, one Hermes bag valued at $32,000.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The bill would ban city officials from entering non-disclosure agreements with data center developers.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Evergrande was the world’s most heavily indebted real estate developer with more than $300 billion in liabilities when a Hong Kong court handed down a liquidation order in 2024.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Zhang Bo, co-founder of Didi and head of its autonomous driving business, disclosed the plans at a UAE-China business cooperation forum in Beijing earlier this week, according to the statement.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Wildtype co-founders Justin Kolbeck and Aryé Elfenbein invited chefs to their headquarters in San Francisco and then went to the restaurants during early days of service, providing FAQ sheets that informed how chefs label the product on menus.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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While the character details of many of the new cast members are unclear, Oscar nominee Sharon Stone is playing a showrunner whom Lexi (Maude Apatow) works for, according to creator Sam Levinson.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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In the late nineties and early two-thousands, Romania became a destination for international TV and film projects whose creators wanted to hire crews who were cheap and willing to endure unlimited hours.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Further separated from the controversies of the Assessor’s Office are Spinner and Kathrani, who have positioned themselves as system innovators looking to overhaul the department’s processes.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Northwest Indiana has a strong culture of innovation that needs to be promoted better, including in the region, thought leaders and innovators were told Tuesday.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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This is the originator that’s still innovating.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Randy Wright was an eighth-grade civics teacher and is the originator of the Liberty Dollar Bill Act.—
Randy Wright,
Washington Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Inventor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventor. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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