as in designers
one who creates or introduces something new
the inventor of the electric light bulb
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Recent Examples of inventors
He also is regarded as one of the inventors of the butterfly style of goaltending, later adopted by some of the greatest to play the position.
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Chris Kuc, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
By temporarily shielding inventors from having their designs and technologies copied, patents give firms a chance to generate profits during their limited time at the top of the ladder.
—David J. Kappos, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
There was a reason all his friends were generals and baseball players and not designers or inventors.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
These failures came after the inventors of the tush push, the Philadelphia Eagles, had one go awry when QB Jalen Hurts fumbled on Friday against the Chicago Bears.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025
The new guidance states that inventors are free to use AI systems during their invention process without these AI systems becoming legal co-inventors.
—PC Magazine, 29 Nov. 2025
Prophesee Meanwhile, a wide range of early-stage inventors are developing applications of event sensors for situational awareness in space, including satellite and space-debris tracking.
—Christoph Posch, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Nov. 2025
For the results of chipmaker NVIDIA, the world's largest company, inventors will have to wait until 19 November.
—Sean Conlon,liz Napolitano, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2025
The inventors promise that the trackpad’s ergonomic design keeps your hand in a more natural position compared to a traditional mouse.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
Chris Kuc, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
By temporarily shielding inventors from having their designs and technologies copied, patents give firms a chance to generate profits during their limited time at the top of the ladder.
—David J. Kappos, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
There was a reason all his friends were generals and baseball players and not designers or inventors.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
These failures came after the inventors of the tush push, the Philadelphia Eagles, had one go awry when QB Jalen Hurts fumbled on Friday against the Chicago Bears.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025
The new guidance states that inventors are free to use AI systems during their invention process without these AI systems becoming legal co-inventors.
—PC Magazine, 29 Nov. 2025
Prophesee Meanwhile, a wide range of early-stage inventors are developing applications of event sensors for situational awareness in space, including satellite and space-debris tracking.
—Christoph Posch, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Nov. 2025
For the results of chipmaker NVIDIA, the world's largest company, inventors will have to wait until 19 November.
—Sean Conlon,liz Napolitano, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2025
The inventors promise that the trackpad’s ergonomic design keeps your hand in a more natural position compared to a traditional mouse.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventors
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Though designers will still prioritize efficiency, the triangle might not always be the default layout to achieve what a homeowner wants.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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The groups also say the project’s designers failed to factor in the consequences of climate change.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Other developers are at similar stages.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Gamers aren’t exactly optimistic about AI encroaching on the experience, especially amid deep confusion over how exactly developers and studios are looking to leverage the tech.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
8 Jan. 2026
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Lenovo also positions the system for creators.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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El Dorado County, east of Sacramento, sends a letter to creators of unauthorized displays asking for their removal within 30 days and informing them of a memorial sign program.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The founders argue that automation should be accessible to smaller operators, including neighborhood bars and private event spaces.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Sign up for our weekly, original newsletter that goes beyond the annual Disruptor 50 list, offering a closer look at list-making companies and their innovative founders.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2026
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William made the official trip to Brazil celebrate his 2025 Earthshot Prize, which awards five prizes to innovators from around the world who are tackling important environmental issues.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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For the second year in a row, Afrotech returned to Houston, TX and Microsoft was back with their House of Black Techxcellence, curating multiple days of cultural and technologically driven events for the Black creatives and innovators of the future.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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The authors say the results could help doctors make more accurate diagnoses, reduce unnecessary, restrictive gluten-free diets and help shift messaging away from the idea that gluten is inherently harmful.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The authors say the discovery does more than offer a promising material tweak.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Inventors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventors. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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