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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
Biosimilars are very close in molecular structure and function to their referenced, brand name originator biologic medicines.
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Role originator Mandy Patinkin was a perfect fit for the part, both in his razor-sharp vocal performance and in his eccentric artistic sensibility.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2025
Our Spacious Skies The Weird Greatness of Ohio’s Hollow Earth Festival
Jack Butler
And its originator’s core beliefs.
—Daniel Foster, National Review, 15 May 2025
Local lore points to Honey’s Restaurant, a downtown billiard hall turned full-time diner, as the originator.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Role originator Mandy Patinkin was a perfect fit for the part, both in his razor-sharp vocal performance and in his eccentric artistic sensibility.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2025
Our Spacious Skies The Weird Greatness of Ohio’s Hollow Earth Festival
Jack Butler
And its originator’s core beliefs.
—Daniel Foster, National Review, 15 May 2025
Local lore points to Honey’s Restaurant, a downtown billiard hall turned full-time diner, as the originator.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originator
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Bezos, who is the billionaire founder and CEO of Amazon, has been married once before; so has Sánchez.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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The billionaire Amazon founder has been forced to relocate his three-day extravaganza in Venice, following protests in the city.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 June 2025
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One such moment came when Spielberg visited Rolly Harper's Motion Picture & Equipment Rental in Sun Valley, Calif., where production designer Joe Alves and his team were building the mechanical sharks that would be used in the movie.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
21 June 2025
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Pistachio green is reminiscent of the salty snack tucked away in your pantry, and several AD PRO Directory designers say its warm hue is a welcome treat for your bedding.—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
21 June 2025
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As the Diddy trial continues to make headlines, the rise of cosplay journalism driven by influencers and content creators sharing unsubstantiated claims is eroding the foundation of trustworthy news.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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For many creators, none of the choices seem like good options.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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Bond is based on British author Ian Fleming's character, who first appeared in the 1953 novel Casino Royale.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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The open letter's thesis is twofold: stand against AI use in publishing and protect authors whose work is used to train AI outside of the industry.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Born into a family that valued military service, Travis, whose father and brother were also soldiers, enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2013.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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His father Jason Richardson spent more than a decade in the NBA, including part of two seasons with the Magic (2010-12).—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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“Originator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originator. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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