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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 inventors
Lydians are widely recognized as the inventors of coinage, helping to make their capital, Sardis, synonymous with fabulous wealth in the ancient Mediterranean.
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Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
The next decade will not belong to the loudest inventors.
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Ajit Samuel,
Forbes.com,
25 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
By 1868 the inventors had a prototype and a patent.
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Andrew Niemchick Britannica Editors June 17,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 June 2026
Its inventors were bored Ivy Leaguers who played it while waiting for the results of the annual Harvard-Yale football game.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 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
This was a preliminary, phase one clinical trial, so there was still a long way to go to confirm that this approach really could achieve what its inventors hoped—stopping an invader dead in its tracks.
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Literary Hub,
11 June 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.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
The next decade will not belong to the loudest inventors.
—
Ajit Samuel,
Forbes.com,
25 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
By 1868 the inventors had a prototype and a patent.
—
Andrew Niemchick Britannica Editors June 17,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 June 2026
Its inventors were bored Ivy Leaguers who played it while waiting for the results of the annual Harvard-Yale football game.
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 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
This was a preliminary, phase one clinical trial, so there was still a long way to go to confirm that this approach really could achieve what its inventors hoped—stopping an invader dead in its tracks.
—
Literary Hub,
11 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventors
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But racetrack designers in the late 1960s paid scant attention to safety features, and the corners were mostly lined with Armco fencing.
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Word is Taylor Swift and her longtime stylist, Joseph Cassell, were swamped with sketches from designers from all over the world for this weekend’s wedding of music’s most famous pop star to football’s now most famous tight end.
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In at least 11 communities – including Oklahoma City and Kansas City – private developers backed out of sales following local protests.
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This launch comes at a time when utilities, renewable energy developers, and industrial customers are looking for new storage solutions to meet rising electricity demand and the fast growth of wind and solar power.
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From legendary producers to emerging creators, generations have relied on Akai’s hardware to transform ideas into timeless records, cementing the company’s reputation as a driving force behind modern music production.
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For creators, small businesses, and organizations who’d like to maintain a consistent online presence, the company is also adding an option to claim their existing Instagram or Facebook ID.
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Praising his contributions both before and after independence, Calvert believes Dickinson should be placed alongside Adams, Jefferson and others among the elite of founders.
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Willis, who was one of the group's founders in the 1970s, died one day shy of his 75th birthday.
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The answer emerging from an unlikely coalition of entrepreneurs, technologists, civic innovators, and builders is surprisingly optimistic.
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The fund will support local innovators and community groups, including Sharing Excess, City Year Philadelphia and the African American Chamber of Commerce.
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The report's authors said the case highlights the importance of seeking immediate medical evaluation after any direct contact with a bat, even if there is no visible bite or scratch.
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The Brookings authors estimated AI productivity could add around $60 billion to the costs of servicing the federal debt by 2036.
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“Inventors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventors. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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