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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
Olaplex is recognized as the originator of bond-building technology, and spawned dozens of dupes in the process.
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James Manso, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
The originator of Blind Date With a Book was Elizabeth’s Bookshop, which has several locations across Australia.
—Jess Decourcy Hinds
february 13, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Lest fans forget this Super Bowl week that Levi’s isn’t just the name on the stadium, the iconic San Francisco denim originator is opening a slick new pop-up collaboration in a historic venue.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2026
Landry, who also called the defensive plays, was the originator of the famed 4-3 defense, an alignment many NFL teams use today, including the Cowboys.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
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James Manso, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
The originator of Blind Date With a Book was Elizabeth’s Bookshop, which has several locations across Australia.
—Jess Decourcy Hinds
february 13, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Lest fans forget this Super Bowl week that Levi’s isn’t just the name on the stadium, the iconic San Francisco denim originator is opening a slick new pop-up collaboration in a historic venue.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2026
Landry, who also called the defensive plays, was the originator of the famed 4-3 defense, an alignment many NFL teams use today, including the Cowboys.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originator
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Lillo himself was a jack of all trades — a ginseng farmer, an inventor and a metal artist for decades.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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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
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Zhang Bo, co-founder of Didi and head of its autonomous driving business, disclosed the plans at a UAE-China business cooperation forum in Beijing earlier this week, according to the statement.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Wildtype co-founders Justin Kolbeck and Aryé Elfenbein invited chefs to their headquarters in San Francisco and then went to the restaurants during early days of service, providing FAQ sheets that informed how chefs label the product on menus.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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The brand’s archive section is packed with best-sellers, including comfy pants, trendy jackets, and designer-quality handbags.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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While there, the duo is accused of going into another hotel room, then stealing cash and designer bags worth tens of thousands of dollars, one Hermes bag valued at $32,000.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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While the character details of many of the new cast members are unclear, Oscar nominee Sharon Stone is playing a showrunner whom Lexi (Maude Apatow) works for, according to creator Sam Levinson.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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In the late nineties and early two-thousands, Romania became a destination for international TV and film projects whose creators wanted to hire crews who were cheap and willing to endure unlimited hours.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Neither could Kendall, who had spent happy teenage years there with his father, stepmother, and brothers—and was still launching his boat from a dock on the property to work his oyster beds.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Augustine, a bishop in the late fourth and early fifth centuries, is the spiritual father of the Augustinian order of which the pontiff is a member and former leader.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of JTA or its parent company, 70 Faces Media.—
Mick Davis,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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But authors feeling empowered to speak out about their concerns while their show is currently being released — or even before it’s released, even if they’re attached to the project — does feel new.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Originator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originator. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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