1
as in inventors
one who creates or introduces something new
Thomas Edison was the originator of the light bulb
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as in creators
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 originators
Some people even shared old photos of Indigenous peoples wearing the hoods, noting that the originators of the design kept the fur outward to break cold wind and trap snow.
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Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Few if any of the originators attend now that the Santas are less social pariahs and law breakers and more fraternity brothers and junior bankers.
—Chuck Palahniuk, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
Fortune reported this weekend that loan originators were imposing increasingly strict legal terms into private credit deals, a sign that lenders sense trouble on the horizon.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
This once-passing fad, never projected by the originators or detractors to make it this far, had smashed every measurable and monetizable metric over the last half century.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Top originators are those who produced at least $25 million in residential loan volume or closed at least 75 loans in 2024.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The company offers a marketplace for home equity loan originators to sell loans on the blockchain, as well as makes home equity loans, some which are backed by cryptocurrency.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Tom is one of the most exciting originators in the industry.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Through the partnership, Burr and his producing partner, North Hill co-founder Mike Bertolina, will serve as executive producers and content originators for scripted and unscripted television.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Few if any of the originators attend now that the Santas are less social pariahs and law breakers and more fraternity brothers and junior bankers.
—Chuck Palahniuk, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
Fortune reported this weekend that loan originators were imposing increasingly strict legal terms into private credit deals, a sign that lenders sense trouble on the horizon.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
This once-passing fad, never projected by the originators or detractors to make it this far, had smashed every measurable and monetizable metric over the last half century.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Top originators are those who produced at least $25 million in residential loan volume or closed at least 75 loans in 2024.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The company offers a marketplace for home equity loan originators to sell loans on the blockchain, as well as makes home equity loans, some which are backed by cryptocurrency.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Tom is one of the most exciting originators in the industry.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Through the partnership, Burr and his producing partner, North Hill co-founder Mike Bertolina, will serve as executive producers and content originators for scripted and unscripted television.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originators
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He also is regarded as one of the inventors of the butterfly style of goaltending, later adopted by some of the greatest to play the position.—
Chris Kuc,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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By temporarily shielding inventors from having their designs and technologies copied, patents give firms a chance to generate profits during their limited time at the top of the ladder.—
David J. Kappos,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Lenovo also positions the system for creators.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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El Dorado County, east of Sacramento, sends a letter to creators of unauthorized displays asking for their removal within 30 days and informing them of a memorial sign program.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Though designers will still prioritize efficiency, the triangle might not always be the default layout to achieve what a homeowner wants.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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The groups also say the project’s designers failed to factor in the consequences of climate change.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The founders argue that automation should be accessible to smaller operators, including neighborhood bars and private event spaces.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Sign up for our weekly, original newsletter that goes beyond the annual Disruptor 50 list, offering a closer look at list-making companies and their innovative founders.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2026
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Other developers are at similar stages.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Gamers aren’t exactly optimistic about AI encroaching on the experience, especially amid deep confusion over how exactly developers and studios are looking to leverage the tech.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
8 Jan. 2026
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Such op-eds are popping up with the same anti-family messages delivered by different authors.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The study’s authors further stated that the poison found in the artifacts would not have killed prey instantly, but rather slowed prey down, thereby making the animal easier to catch.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The teacher hosted career days during which fathers came to tell us about their jobs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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These boys are our future college graduates, workforce, homeowners and fathers.—
Walter Fields,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Originators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originators. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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