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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
With this influence came the music of the future, which helped rebuild a city from the (damage of the) Detroit riots into a metropolis that draws people from all over the world to hear the music from the originators, every year, at the Movement Festival.
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Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Their worldwide reputation is linked to violence, although its originators renounced brutal attacks in the 1970s and earned popular support by providing social services such as pharmacies, hospitals and schools, according to the Council on Foreign Relations.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 4 June 2025
Biosimilars are very close in molecular structure and function to their referenced, brand name originator biologic medicines.
—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
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Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Their worldwide reputation is linked to violence, although its originators renounced brutal attacks in the 1970s and earned popular support by providing social services such as pharmacies, hospitals and schools, according to the Council on Foreign Relations.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 4 June 2025
Biosimilars are very close in molecular structure and function to their referenced, brand name originator biologic medicines.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originator
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So did RedBird Capital founder Gerry Cardinale, YouTube cofounder Chad Hurley, Wasserman Ventures, AEW founder and president Tony Khan, EGOT winner John Legend, former Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Fortnite co-creator Donald Mustard.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 July 2025
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The Walshes The founder of a New Jersey general-contracting and project-management company, Edward Sharp Walsh has reportedly won the club championship at Trump National Golf Club in his hometown of Bedminster not once but twice.—
Brendan O'Connor,
Curbed,
7 July 2025
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As reported, Harrods’ first-floor designer womenswear spaces have been undergoing a multiyear refurbishment that began last year, and will continue into 2026.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Streep earned one of the original film's two Oscar nominations, with the other going to costume designer Patricia Field.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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The studio is banking on the rapidly growing global anime fandom, particularly in the U.S., where enthusiasm spans general audiences, Hollywood creators, celebrities and businesses.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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But the only person who might feel like a bigger wait has lifted from his shoulders is the show's creator and director, Hwang Dong-hyuk.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
1 July 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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Back in the 1940s, science fiction author Isaac Asimov and Astounding Science Fiction editor John W. Campbell Jr. came up with the Three Laws of Robotics that state: A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.—
David Szondy
June 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2025
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As heir, Prince William often takes on important duties on behalf of his father, the King.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Donald Trump has ticked many boxes in his life and career: husband (three times), father (of five), (multi-)billionaire, President (twice).—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
8 July 2025
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“Originator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originator. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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