ORIGINATORS Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

originators

noun

plural of originator

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one who creates or introduces something new Thomas Edison was the originator of the light bulb

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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. — 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

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One honors African women as the inventors of beer, another celebrates the Jazz District through the historic castle at 18th and Vine, while a third highlights hip-hop as the next chapter in the neighborhood’s musical history.

— J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
Lydians are widely recognized as the inventors of coinage, helping to make their capital, Sardis, synonymous with fabulous wealth in the ancient Mediterranean.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026

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What’s changed is how major studios approach the creators behind it.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Those partnerships – with creators, original-work publishers, directors, and local licensees in international markets – are, Nishimoto says, the connective tissue that makes the whole operation function.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 July 2026

Definition of creators

Noun

Photographer Phil Oh captures the drama and frivolity in Paris as designers present their latest couture collections.

— Phil Oh, Vogue, 7 July 2026
Ngo was conscious to include not only female designers (historically underrepresented in cutlery design), but also those who would use the brief to make a typical Western cutlery set more applicable to different cultures.

— Jessica Salter, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

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Given Central City’s post-pandemic troubles, amid a boom in dance music across culture more broadly, Origin’s founders hope the scene can do it again.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Built by founders who spent over 15 years scaling HelloFresh, the brand brings deep expertise in customer-focused, reliable subscription services straight to your dog's bowl.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of founders

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Altman has also suggested that other leading American AI developers contribute comparable equity to a public investment vehicle modeled on the Alaska Permanent Fund.

— James Broughel, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
For owners, operators, and developers of critical infrastructure, the collaboration is expected to focus on how integrated systems could address several longstanding constraints in power distribution design and deployment.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

Definition of developers

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For years, the local couple has supported the library foundation and its popular Witte Lecture series, which was inspired by Witte’s father, Martin, and has drawn notable authors, journalists and scientists to Newport Beach.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Meanwhile, the report’s authors said artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from experimental pilots to core operations, with 90 percent of retailers and brands already integrating AI agents into their daily workflows.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Definition of authors

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In conversation with my friends, the stories had amazing similarities — fathers separated from their children under challenging circumstances.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 7 July 2026
When two young lovers find themselves up against stubborn, money-minded fathers, Scapin jumps into action with outrageous tricks, bold lies, and comic chaos at every turn.

— Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026

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