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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
This Nobel Prize is therefore a tribute to the three inventors of superconducting quantum circuits, whose inquisitive minds, broad visions and adventurous attitudes represent the true scientific spirit and will continue to inspire future generations.
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Zhixin Wang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
This wasn’t enough for the inventors.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 3 Oct. 2025
While outsiders may imagine Hollywood’s superficial glamour, Herzog sees a metropolis teeming with artists, writers and inventors.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
That’s because there are two rival American inventors of the dishwasher, with dueling patents.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Several inventors helped further develop the clock, and most people nowadays have turned to digital devices over analog.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Applied Materials filed a patent application crediting the duo as inventors with the National Intellectual Property Administration in China after the two joined the Santa Clara company, the Beijing firm said, alleging that the content revealed trade secrets co-owned by E-Town and Mattson.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
In the beginning, our ancestors were already excellent learners and inventors.
—Madeleine Beekman
august 11, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
These rare instances gave us a unique opportunity to compare how inventors responded to nearly identical ideas.
—London Business School, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Zhixin Wang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
This wasn’t enough for the inventors.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 3 Oct. 2025
While outsiders may imagine Hollywood’s superficial glamour, Herzog sees a metropolis teeming with artists, writers and inventors.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
That’s because there are two rival American inventors of the dishwasher, with dueling patents.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Several inventors helped further develop the clock, and most people nowadays have turned to digital devices over analog.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Applied Materials filed a patent application crediting the duo as inventors with the National Intellectual Property Administration in China after the two joined the Santa Clara company, the Beijing firm said, alleging that the content revealed trade secrets co-owned by E-Town and Mattson.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
In the beginning, our ancestors were already excellent learners and inventors.
—Madeleine Beekman
august 11, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
These rare instances gave us a unique opportunity to compare how inventors responded to nearly identical ideas.
—London Business School, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventors
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At Frieze London and Frieze Masters, the twin fine art fairs that take place in Regent’s Park, a clutch of designers, models, businessmen and photographers browsed from booth to booth, including Claudia Schiffer, Raf Simons, Giancarlo Giammetti, Mario Testino and Rick Owens.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Desks made by craftsmen or high-end furniture designers, including many executive desks, cost $1,000-$2,500.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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That includes Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro headset, which has struggled to attract developers and resonate with buyers, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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The bill also specifies that if an AI causes harm, the human owners or developers would be responsible.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The evening drew Hollywood’s established and emerging talent alongside Los Angeles‘ top content creators, including Tracee Ellis Ross, Lakeith Stanfield, Adrien Brody, Maude Apatow, Madelaine Petsch, Ava Phillippe, Alexandra Shipp, Jurnee Smollett, Ashley Benson, Emma Brooks and Aimee Song.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Working double duty as stars and creators, Hadel voices Charlie, a bro-ish yellow blob creature, and Cusack voices Pim, a well-mannered chap who looks like a cross between a school boy and a grape.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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Matthew and Theresa Lyson, husband and wife and co-founders of the nonprofit Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary in Washtenaw County's Salem Township, have also each been charged with six misdemeanor counts related to operating as a rehabilitator of migratory waterfowl without proper licensure.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Several women founders have privately supported the idea.—
Lila MacLellan,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Bringing together top executives, artists and innovators from across the live entertainment industry, the one-day Billboard Live Music Summit will include panels, networking opportunities and an awards ceremony.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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From icons to innovators, ESSENCE gathered six women who are building the future of business—and doing it their way.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Inventors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventors. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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