ORIGINATOR Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

originator

noun

ə-ˈri-jə-ˌnā-tər

Definition of originator

as in inventor

one who creates or introduces something new Thomas Edison was the originator of the light bulb

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as in founder

a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor Copernicus is sometimes hailed as the originator of modern astronomy, for he overturned the notion of an earth-centered universe

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Recent Examples of originator Many have interpreted this mysterious entity as Aristotle’s God—an ultimate agent, the original originator of action. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 The Knights Templar was a rich organization – both as a popular Christian charity and as originator of Europe’s first great banking system. — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026 An agent identity without that originator context is incomplete, and so is any audit trail that shows which agent acted but not under whose authority or why the action was permitted. — Shashwat Sehgal, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Swig, the originator of the dirty soda craze, has signed a 13-unit development deal with a local franchisee to open the drive-thru-centric soda shops in locations that will include Naperville, Crest Hill, Romeoville and Bolingbrook. — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for originator

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Noun

Ring founder and chief inventor Jamie Siminoff said his customers have been asking for an expansion of the company’s popular doorbell cameras without having to install more cameras around the house.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 10 Nov. 2026
Del Casher, the guitarist and inventor whose innovations included the wah-wah pedal, has died at the age of 88.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of inventor

Noun

The Huang episode could ultimately add momentum to China's domestic chip industry, said Rui Ma, founder of Tech Buzz China and a China tech expert.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Nov. 2026
Proposition 42 was put on the ballot by Building a Better California, a group funded by Google co-founder Sergey Brin, venture capitalists and other tech executives.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026

Definition of founder

Noun

Huang, a former microprocessor designer and Denny’s dishwasher, discussed the idea behind Nvidia inside a Denny’s in San Jose with fellow entrepreneurs Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
For his second look, Daniel worked with Isabel Sicat, designer of Toqa, to create an ensemble filled with small talismans that connected him with the ocean.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of designer

Noun

The company is also hoping to build a business around training the next generation of creators.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Churchill took the idea to Gilded Age showrunner and creator Julian Fellowes as well as HBO head of drama Francesca Orsi and CEO Casey Bloys.

— Alex Zalben, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of creator

Noun

Known for his confidence and aggressive playing style, Sears says his father has taught him the importance of staying humble and grounded despite his success.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Rahul, with the priest by his side, empties his father’s ashes into the river.

— Sonia Gandhi, Vanity Fair, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of father

Noun

Several op-eds were drafted by a PR firm, said Ira Goldstein, the former head of New York’s Black Car Fund and the author of an op-ed in the New York Daily News.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
To that end, organizers bring six days of author readings, film screenings, panel discussions and writing workshops to Atlanta Monday through Saturday for the 13th annual Letters Festival.

— Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 8 Nov. 2026

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