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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
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
His inventions included an efficient alternating generator and a three-phase electrical circuit, according to the Lemelson MIT website devoted to support of modern-day inventors.
—Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Some of them have been given to great inventors.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Following judging, 10 top inventions were selected to advance to the California Invention Convention, where young inventors from across the state will compete on April 26 for top honors and the chance to move onto Nationals this summer.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The process of the invention was longer, and there were a lot of inventors before Lumière.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
Anderson never married and, like the female inventors who came before and after her, faced different constraints to entrepreneurship than men, such as prohibitions on owning property and opening bank accounts.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 4 Mar. 2026
Buscemi noted that inventors like the Wright Brothers would sew fabric patterns tailored to wooden planes.
—Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Few of the inventors of these toys enjoyed what could be called a carefree youth.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
His inventions included an efficient alternating generator and a three-phase electrical circuit, according to the Lemelson MIT website devoted to support of modern-day inventors.
—Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Some of them have been given to great inventors.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Following judging, 10 top inventions were selected to advance to the California Invention Convention, where young inventors from across the state will compete on April 26 for top honors and the chance to move onto Nationals this summer.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The process of the invention was longer, and there were a lot of inventors before Lumière.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
Anderson never married and, like the female inventors who came before and after her, faced different constraints to entrepreneurship than men, such as prohibitions on owning property and opening bank accounts.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 4 Mar. 2026
Buscemi noted that inventors like the Wright Brothers would sew fabric patterns tailored to wooden planes.
—Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Few of the inventors of these toys enjoyed what could be called a carefree youth.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventors
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Henceforth, designers began to realize the importance of having a tank that could combine the abilities of different classes and perform multiple battlefield roles.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Being present keeps us close to architects, designers, and developers whose work has global reach, which is why Europe is both a growth and leadership market for Kohler.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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The developers plan to build 288 townhomes and condos priced for middle-income families.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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And dirt is moving on the site of a future 148,000-square-foot Target, where developers and city and county officials lifted their shovels Tuesday.—
Rose Evans
Updated May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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Stars of the original musical, like Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells, as well as creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, return home from their mission in Hollywood.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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The comedians recapped the content creators' ongoing beef, which came to a head when Cooper called out Earle in a TikTok shared on April 13.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Adorno was one of the founders of the Frankfurt School of critical theory, and Habermas took up his mantle as the leader of the school’s second generation, spending most of his career at the University of Frankfurt.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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Just 5% of the founders were in the technology and SaaS sector.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The Watermen’s Plaza pays homage to wave riders, artists, innovators and athletes who have made an impact on the surf scene in Dana Point and beyond.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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The gain influence over technology roadmaps, a strong pipeline of acquisition targets, competitive information about potential disruption, unique insight about future industry directions, and the chance to develop strategic partnerships with innovators growing rapidly.—
Anis Uzzaman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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During the long aftermath of the civil-rights movement, many authors and advocates imagined that King’s struggle could be continued by expanding its reach.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Texas colleges and universities have lined up notable speakers for their graduating classes this month — including athletes, authors, public officeholders and industry leaders.—
Samantha Ketterer,
Houston Chronicle,
3 May 2026
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“Inventors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventors. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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