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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
The film, which was made in association with original studio Miramax, is the sixth installment in the franchise but the first in more than two decades to feature the series’ originators, the Wayans brothers.
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Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2026
These originators must be licensed and/or registered under the SAFE Act and must provide their unique identifying number (NMLS ID) for a loan to be completed.
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Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
About 146 years after that White House dinner, the originators behind McDonald’s began the relentless mission of making sure French fries, and the overall McDonald’s brand, were forever entangled with America.
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Amanda Hancock,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
During this window, originators or receiving banks can initiate reversals for reasons such as insufficient funds, account errors or unauthorized debits, leaving property owners uncertain about fund availability.
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Karthik Sankara Narayanan,
Forbes.com,
13 Feb. 2026
The new locale expands the options while keeping the menu concise, introducing dishes that have nothing to do with dough and everything to do with the emotional connection had by their originators.
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Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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.
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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.
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Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2026
These originators must be licensed and/or registered under the SAFE Act and must provide their unique identifying number (NMLS ID) for a loan to be completed.
—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
About 146 years after that White House dinner, the originators behind McDonald’s began the relentless mission of making sure French fries, and the overall McDonald’s brand, were forever entangled with America.
—
Amanda Hancock,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
During this window, originators or receiving banks can initiate reversals for reasons such as insufficient funds, account errors or unauthorized debits, leaving property owners uncertain about fund availability.
—
Karthik Sankara Narayanan,
Forbes.com,
13 Feb. 2026
The new locale expands the options while keeping the menu concise, introducing dishes that have nothing to do with dough and everything to do with the emotional connection had by their originators.
—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originators
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Lydians are widely recognized as the inventors of coinage, helping to make their capital, Sardis, synonymous with fabulous wealth in the ancient Mediterranean.
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The next decade will not belong to the loudest inventors.
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From legendary producers to emerging creators, generations have relied on Akai’s hardware to transform ideas into timeless records, cementing the company’s reputation as a driving force behind modern music production.
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For creators, small businesses, and organizations who’d like to maintain a consistent online presence, the company is also adding an option to claim their existing Instagram or Facebook ID.
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But racetrack designers in the late 1960s paid scant attention to safety features, and the corners were mostly lined with Armco fencing.
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Word is Taylor Swift and her longtime stylist, Joseph Cassell, were swamped with sketches from designers from all over the world for this weekend’s wedding of music’s most famous pop star to football’s now most famous tight end.
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Against the odds, our founders defeated a monarchy and created what would become the richest, freest, and most powerful country the world has ever seen.
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For the co-founders, integrating the technology into wearable jewelry is essential.
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In at least 11 communities – including Oklahoma City and Kansas City – private developers backed out of sales following local protests.
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This launch comes at a time when utilities, renewable energy developers, and industrial customers are looking for new storage solutions to meet rising electricity demand and the fast growth of wind and solar power.
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The authors of this piece — a former federal civil rights prosecutor and a private civil rights attorney — have used both causes of action to punish state officials who trample our rights.
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In the spring, when animals’ energy stores are low, navigating uncrossable fences can cause pregnant wildlife to miscarry and, over time, result in declining birthrates, the authors wrote.
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While some of the wives wouldn’t bother coming to games every Sunday, Michel said, many of the children saw the Feeney fathers as proper heroes.
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The play, which was a finalist for the 1998 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, follows three adult children who meet to settle their fathers’ estate, and, in the process, discover secrets about their parents’ lives.
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