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
The owner, Orlando Plein, is the brother of the iconic creator and originator of removable pull-out grillz, Eddie Plein.
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Cordell Jones, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
Bee’s comments on the Late Show cancellation follow a show of support from Colbert’s fellow current late-night hosts and Late Show originator David Letterman blasting CBS and Paramount for the decision.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
That originator also can get you from a more expensive loan approval to cheaper loan approval.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 24 July 2025
The originator of Meredith Blake in the 1998 Nancy Meyers movie is producing Kevin Zak's off-Broadway parody Ginger Twinsies, which simultaneously spoofs and honors the Disney film.
—Madeleine Janz, People.com, 18 July 2025
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Cordell Jones, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
Bee’s comments on the Late Show cancellation follow a show of support from Colbert’s fellow current late-night hosts and Late Show originator David Letterman blasting CBS and Paramount for the decision.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
That originator also can get you from a more expensive loan approval to cheaper loan approval.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 24 July 2025
The originator of Meredith Blake in the 1998 Nancy Meyers movie is producing Kevin Zak's off-Broadway parody Ginger Twinsies, which simultaneously spoofs and honors the Disney film.
—Madeleine Janz, People.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originator
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That limitation was first introduced by German inventor Friedhelm Hillebrand who believed most communication could be summed up in short messages.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Earlier in the session, Malone spoke about his father, an engineer and inventor who worked on the industry’s earliest TV sets.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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The 21-song record features songs that allude to his relationship with his wife Rhode founder wife Hailey.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, OpenAI founder Sam Altman, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai were among the top tech leaders at the dinner.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Field believes one of the key intersections between AI and design is that AI tools will help broaden access, letting more people become designers.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
4 Sep. 2025
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For engineers and designers, this framework is like giving a GPS map through the complex terrain of foam design—saving months of trial-and-error testing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The documentary, celebrating the life and legacy of Pee-wee Herman creator Paul Reubens, received the honor of Best Documentary or Nonfiction Special.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Shot on a real-life lavish Utah estate, Mountainhead is another modern satire from Succession creator Jesse Armstrong — who reunited with that HBO drama’s composer Nicholas Britell for more unforgettable music.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Harold was instrumental in bringing Ian Fleming to the Viking list in the early 1960s, and personally edited the mystery author Rex Stout for Viking.—
Paul Slovak
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Chilean-American actress and singer did not reveal the age of her child or the identity of the father.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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His father taught him that a husband provides, a wife takes care of children.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Originator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originator. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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