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
By Annika Inampudi and Emily Chang, Bloomberg The inventor of the groundbreaking Crispr gene-editing technology is skeptical about artificial intelligence replacing human effort in the realm of scientific discovery, adding to a growing debate over its impact on medical research and innovation.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Over the years, inventors improved on the design with faster models (such as an iteration described in a 1930 Scientific American article).
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
18 June 2026
Set in Astraea, a bioluminescent city that worships the stars, Florescentia follows Lucia Fairfax, an inventor and occultist reeling from the loss of her husband due to one of her rituals.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
After developing a page-numbering device with fellow inventor Soulé, the mechanic Glidden encouraged Sholes to adapt the idea to put letters on the page.
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Andrew Niemchick Britannica Editors June 17,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 June 2026
Sterling Elliott was an accomplished inventor, businessman, politician, publisher, and social activist.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Its earliest iteration can be traced back to the 1870s, when Scottish inventor John Boyd Dunlop—best known for patenting the pneumatic tire—made good on his familiarity with rubber to design a low-top canvas shoe with a vulcanized rubber sole.
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Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
American Dan Osman, considered the inventor of the sport, died rope jumping in 1998 at the age of 35.
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CBS News,
15 June 2026
Lead author Katrin Svensson and co-author Laetitia Coassolo are listed as inventors on patents related to BRP peptides.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Over the years, inventors improved on the design with faster models (such as an iteration described in a 1930 Scientific American article).
—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
18 June 2026
Set in Astraea, a bioluminescent city that worships the stars, Florescentia follows Lucia Fairfax, an inventor and occultist reeling from the loss of her husband due to one of her rituals.
—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
After developing a page-numbering device with fellow inventor Soulé, the mechanic Glidden encouraged Sholes to adapt the idea to put letters on the page.
—
Andrew Niemchick Britannica Editors June 17,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 June 2026
Sterling Elliott was an accomplished inventor, businessman, politician, publisher, and social activist.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Its earliest iteration can be traced back to the 1870s, when Scottish inventor John Boyd Dunlop—best known for patenting the pneumatic tire—made good on his familiarity with rubber to design a low-top canvas shoe with a vulcanized rubber sole.
—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
American Dan Osman, considered the inventor of the sport, died rope jumping in 1998 at the age of 35.
—
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Lead author Katrin Svensson and co-author Laetitia Coassolo are listed as inventors on patents related to BRP peptides.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventor
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Below, shop the eight best designer bags at Coach Outlet.
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The Juszczyks became friendly with Swift after Kelce started dating her in 2023 — enough that Kristin enjoyed a career-defining moment as an aspiring fashion designer, courtesy of the Grammy winner.
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It was built in 2021 by a developer as a family home, Stanaland said.
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The Citation was sold in March of 2024 and purchased by a company connected to a Texas real estate developer and Republican donor, according to AIN, a business jet news publication.
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The headquarters just outside Colima city offer tastings, and in February, co-founder Esteban Silva and his team opened a taproom in the city called Estación Colimita.
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Having spent more than 30 years in the makeup industry, founder and makeup artist Jung Saem Mool knows great makeup starts long before foundation enters the picture.
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If its touch-sensitive pads and app integration deliver on their ease-of-use promises, this quirky little hybrid could easily become the company’s next viral hit for casual creators.
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By developing tech skills online, these content creators are showing young girls that tech and science technology, engineering arts and mathematic (STEAM) careers are accessible and can be customized to fit their interests.
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Special guest Frzy will join the two musical acts at Point State Park for a concert with a theme of celebrating educators and innovators.
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The textile recycler restarted production at its industrial-scale facility in Ortviken, Sweden in February and regrouped with Finnish material innovator Spinnova in March to use its cellulose-rich dissolving pulp as feedstock in Spinnova’s ecosystem to produce new textile fibers.
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But the trick outlived its originator.
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Dan Osman, the originator of rope jumping, died in 1998 during a jump in Yosemite National Park in California.
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“Inventor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventor. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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