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
That limitation was first introduced by German inventor Friedhelm Hillebrand who believed most communication could be summed up in short messages.
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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Earlier in the session, Malone spoke about his father, an engineer and inventor who worked on the industry’s earliest TV sets.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
The inventor of ideas obtains returns from them.
—Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
With the aid of pilot Launchpad McQuack and inventor Gyro Gearloose, Scrooge and the ducklings travel the world, often stopping the Beagle Boys and Magica De Spell from stealing his treasures.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The family became regular church-goers; Stephen eventually enrolled in seminary after a string of sales jobs, including his most lucrative as inventor of a soap dispenser that earned him big bucks from Swedish buyers.
—Kristen Kidd, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Mayer, the co-inventor of the contraceptive, which is called Good Bites, said that Wisdom Good Works hasn’t seen any negative effects on birds, dogs or squirrels.
—Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
During her time at the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Miller’s wife was awarded patents and, on two such awards, she is listed as a co-inventor alongside a dean of Beihang University.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2025
The Scottish inventor James Watt invented his cylindrical steam engine in 1769.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
James Peckham, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Earlier in the session, Malone spoke about his father, an engineer and inventor who worked on the industry’s earliest TV sets.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
The inventor of ideas obtains returns from them.
—Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
With the aid of pilot Launchpad McQuack and inventor Gyro Gearloose, Scrooge and the ducklings travel the world, often stopping the Beagle Boys and Magica De Spell from stealing his treasures.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The family became regular church-goers; Stephen eventually enrolled in seminary after a string of sales jobs, including his most lucrative as inventor of a soap dispenser that earned him big bucks from Swedish buyers.
—Kristen Kidd, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Mayer, the co-inventor of the contraceptive, which is called Good Bites, said that Wisdom Good Works hasn’t seen any negative effects on birds, dogs or squirrels.
—Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
During her time at the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Miller’s wife was awarded patents and, on two such awards, she is listed as a co-inventor alongside a dean of Beihang University.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2025
The Scottish inventor James Watt invented his cylindrical steam engine in 1769.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventor
Noun
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Field believes one of the key intersections between AI and design is that AI tools will help broaden access, letting more people become designers.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
4 Sep. 2025
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For engineers and designers, this framework is like giving a GPS map through the complex terrain of foam design—saving months of trial-and-error testing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Randy Tucker Many of you have read the name PLK Communities in my stories about the team of developers behind the controversial Hyde Park Square redevelopment plan.—
Randy Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Bergen later married real estate developer and philanthropist Marshall Rose in 2000.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 21-song record features songs that allude to his relationship with his wife Rhode founder wife Hailey.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, OpenAI founder Sam Altman, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai were among the top tech leaders at the dinner.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The documentary, celebrating the life and legacy of Pee-wee Herman creator Paul Reubens, received the honor of Best Documentary or Nonfiction Special.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Shot on a real-life lavish Utah estate, Mountainhead is another modern satire from Succession creator Jesse Armstrong — who reunited with that HBO drama’s composer Nicholas Britell for more unforgettable music.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Foster has always been an innovator, a persuader and a networker.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Our mission has always been to provide a space for creators, innovators and thought leaders to gather and connect.—
William Earl,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But even with the impossible challenge of making the role something both true to its beloved originator and unique in its own right, Jinkx Monsoon has taken the stage in what feels like a role written just for her.—
Evan Ross Katz,
Them.,
4 Sep. 2025
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Tom is one of the most exciting originators in the industry.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Inventor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventor. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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