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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
Ben-Noon is a co-founder of Nano Dimension, the company from which the AME technology was acquired, and a co-inventor of the AME technology itself.
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William Jones, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The new, polar bear-esque robot by the inventor of the iRobot vacuum was all over the internet this week — eyelashes beating and tail wagging.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
Before the pandemic, there was an annual recognition for the most prolific inventor.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
In 1932, the inventor Alois Benjamin Saliger patented the Psycho-phone, a phonograph hooked up to a timer which could play recordings while a person was asleep.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
In his highlight video, the inventor ultimately cruises at a top speed of nearly 30 miles per hour.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
The bar’s signature Brunello Bloody Mary nods to the hotel’s long-standing history as the drink's inventors and remains a house classic, richer and more savory than most, thanks to the wine-forward twist.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
The Baker-Burke moment at Dodger Stadium remains the most widely cited, but the Louisville claim carries real weight — and the cultural threads running through military history and Black American vernacular suggest the gesture may not have had a single inventor at all.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
The great-great-grandson of Frank Zamboni, the inventor of his namesake ice-cleaning vehicle, attended his first postseason game since the Comeback on Katella, a Ducks double-overtime victory over Edmonton in the second round in 2017.
—Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
William Jones, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The new, polar bear-esque robot by the inventor of the iRobot vacuum was all over the internet this week — eyelashes beating and tail wagging.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
Before the pandemic, there was an annual recognition for the most prolific inventor.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
In 1932, the inventor Alois Benjamin Saliger patented the Psycho-phone, a phonograph hooked up to a timer which could play recordings while a person was asleep.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
In his highlight video, the inventor ultimately cruises at a top speed of nearly 30 miles per hour.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
The bar’s signature Brunello Bloody Mary nods to the hotel’s long-standing history as the drink's inventors and remains a house classic, richer and more savory than most, thanks to the wine-forward twist.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
The Baker-Burke moment at Dodger Stadium remains the most widely cited, but the Louisville claim carries real weight — and the cultural threads running through military history and Black American vernacular suggest the gesture may not have had a single inventor at all.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
The great-great-grandson of Frank Zamboni, the inventor of his namesake ice-cleaning vehicle, attended his first postseason game since the Comeback on Katella, a Ducks double-overtime victory over Edmonton in the second round in 2017.
—Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventor
Noun
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Similar to the designer style, this bag has a suede finish, giving it a polished look that pairs well with both casual and dressier outfits.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The gingham lining is similar to pricier picks by designers like Burberry, but on sale for thousands cheaper.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Palisades Village, a luxury outdoor mall owned by billionaire developer Rick Caruso that was saved by private firefighters, will be closed until August.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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In 2024 the Italian brand unveiled the creation of two luxury penthouses crowning the sculptural Jem Private Residences tower in Miami, which marks developer Naftali Group’s debut property in the city.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Lonnie Ali, the boxer's wife and co-founder of the Ali Center, is an executive producer and consultant on the project due out later this year.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Musk, who donated $38 million to OpenAI early on, wanted control of the for-profit; the other founders were against it.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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That lesson has been absorbed — instinctively, if not always consciously — by a generation of online creators now moving into feature filmmaking with their audiences already in tow.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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Jury members are to be announced; the roster will draw from filmmakers, actors, and creators working across Japan and internationally.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Now’s the time to launch regulatory sandboxes across the country that allow innovators to deploy tools subject to close monitoring from the relevant state or federal actors.—
Kevin Frazier,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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This conversation brings together innovators reshaping how independent films find their audiences, from community screening platforms and arthouse networks to direct acquisition models.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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Japan was perhaps the earliest originator of this trend, with cats overtaking dogs a decade ago.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Sandy Saldano, owner of Therapeutic Kneads, is the event coordinator and the originator of the event.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Inventor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventor. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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