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
The first, the sewing machine, was created by a selfish and ambitious inventor who wanted all the credit and was willing to fight a war for it.
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Luis Gallo, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
The rescue effort attracted diving experts from all over the world and even the attention of billionaire inventor Elon Musk, who dispatched his own engineering team that brought along a tiny submersible.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
Few of the inventors of these toys enjoyed what could be called a carefree youth.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Built in the 1870s by inventor William Stanley for his mother and sister, the nine-bedroom home, which remained mostly untouched for over a century, was the kind of house at risk of being turned into apartments.
—Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Nye is a science educator, engineer, television presenter and inventor, and is co-creator and host of the Emmy Award-winning ’90s television series Bill Nye the Science Guy.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Students are invited to honor Black inventors by reimagining their creations as modern solutions, building entrepreneurial skills and sharing bold ideas with the audience.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The first name considered for the award was the Eddie, after phonograph inventor Thomas Edison.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Alfred Nobel was the inventor of dynamite.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
Luis Gallo, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
The rescue effort attracted diving experts from all over the world and even the attention of billionaire inventor Elon Musk, who dispatched his own engineering team that brought along a tiny submersible.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
Few of the inventors of these toys enjoyed what could be called a carefree youth.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Built in the 1870s by inventor William Stanley for his mother and sister, the nine-bedroom home, which remained mostly untouched for over a century, was the kind of house at risk of being turned into apartments.
—Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Nye is a science educator, engineer, television presenter and inventor, and is co-creator and host of the Emmy Award-winning ’90s television series Bill Nye the Science Guy.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Students are invited to honor Black inventors by reimagining their creations as modern solutions, building entrepreneurial skills and sharing bold ideas with the audience.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The first name considered for the award was the Eddie, after phonograph inventor Thomas Edison.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Alfred Nobel was the inventor of dynamite.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventor
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For the 2026 reimagining, Fennell worked with costume designer Jacqueline Durran to create dozens of costumes (Cathy alone, played by Margot Robbie, had 50) that were heavily inspired by the extravagant, unselfconscious and campy outfits of the mid-century.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Composer and sound designer Christopher Kriz’s transitional music amplifies Hedda’s restless internal state with electric guitar and drums backed by a relentless, clock-like beat.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Turning to domestic chipmakers for less advanced semiconductors also doesn’t fix the problem for these AI model developers.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Home developers also have become more cautious about investing in large residential projects, said Weaver, who sells with Silvercreek Realty Group in Meridian.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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The airspace closure is expected to be extremely disruptive for El Paso, a major industrial hub, Robert Moore, the founder and CEO of news site El Paso Matters, told CNN.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Star Parker is founder of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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The creator economy celebrates audiences as fandoms who co-create and build communities.—
Mina Haque,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The program includes interviews from the show's creators, participants and judges, according to Netflix.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Four Seasons has been an innovator in the hotel sleep game, launching its first custom mattress in 1984.—
Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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Alongside other investments, Strober hopes Midi Health’s milestone will invigorate other innovators in women’s health who have faced funding and scalability roadblocks.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
3 Feb. 2026
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In addition, Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to five-time Grammy-winner Taj Mahal; zydeco originator Clifton Chenier; and Louisiana Folk Roots, which celebrates the joie de vivre of Cajun and Creole cultures.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2026
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Landry, who also called the defensive plays, was the originator of the famed 4-3 defense, an alignment many NFL teams use today, including the Cowboys.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Inventor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventor. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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