1
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
Humira is an originator with numerous referenced biosimilars.
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The beloved singer, and style originator to her daughter Tracee Ellis Ross, graced the red carpet in the most daring and dramatic look of the night.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 May 2025
With her skills, Biles is the originator of the most difficult skills on three events: vault, beam, and floor.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The modern trench coat has nearly identical features to its originator, including chest flaps, storm flaps, ventilation, a removable belt, raglan sleeves, and wide lapels.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The beloved singer, and style originator to her daughter Tracee Ellis Ross, graced the red carpet in the most daring and dramatic look of the night.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 May 2025
With her skills, Biles is the originator of the most difficult skills on three events: vault, beam, and floor.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The modern trench coat has nearly identical features to its originator, including chest flaps, storm flaps, ventilation, a removable belt, raglan sleeves, and wide lapels.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originator
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This approach must be working as the three founders of the company have a strong following in the U.K. and U.S.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The project, overseen by Renault, also included involvement from Game Plan founder and CEO Vin McCaffrey, a Deloitte consultant.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2025
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For instance, a stadium renovation could draw upon Elevate’s network of architects and designers, the spokesperson said.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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If the set designer and choreographer have less to do in Act 2, that’s not so much the case with Amzi and Ransom, the cinematographers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Banff delegates will closely examine the success of creators in South Korea, which will be the event’s inaugural Country of Honor.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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The new festival will highlight creators in film, music, gaming, audio, animation and AI. BBFF aims to become a destination for discovering and developing emerging IP while also celebrating filmmakers across various genres.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Dillingham died from cancer in 2002, and the author used the trip as an opportunity to investigate her mom's family history, and discussed her memories of being a child of divorce.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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The authors of this study concluded that these findings show a real shift in how older adults are using cannabis, especially those living with chronic illnesses, and that people with multiple health conditions were more likely to use it.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Amy Adams Strunk Net Worth: $2 billion One-Year Change: 0% Team: Tennessee Titans Source of Wealth: Sports Adams Strunk’s father, the legendary Bud Adams, founded the Houston Oilers in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League, a decade before its official merger with the NFL.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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That said, Shane Hawkins has stepped into his father’s role in his long-running side project Chevy Metal.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2025
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“Originator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originator. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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