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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 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.
—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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originators
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Few of the inventors of these toys enjoyed what could be called a carefree youth.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Students are invited to honor Black inventors by reimagining their creations as modern solutions, building entrepreneurial skills and sharing bold ideas with the audience.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bloomberg has reported that regulators also are trying to determine whether Netflix has exerted leverage over creators in negotiations when acquiring programming to build its catalog.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The meaning of these markings is a mystery—but a new analysis of the object and hundreds of others found in the same region reveal that the markings may have meant something specific to their ancient creators.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
23 Feb. 2026
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The producers—and hair and costume designers—also spent hours studying Carolyn's look for the park fight scene, Simpson says.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2026
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But landscape designers and homeowners alike are realizing that yards are meant to be used and enjoyed.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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On February 18, Ssense’s founders received approval by the Quebec Superior Court to buy out the Canadian retailer.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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Banijay is one the founders of the London TV Screenings alongside All3Media, Fremantle and ITV Studios, and the event is now a firm fixture on the international TV calendar.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
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That means developers would no longer be required to include a minimum amount of parking spaces when, say, opening a new business or building new housing, in most of the city south of the river.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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Sacramento State is looking for potential developers to launch a new student housing facility outside of campus.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Along the central courtyard wall, which features a square hearth, study authors found a variety of vessels, storage jars, and clay basins.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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The authors found that immigrants consistently settle in areas where people from their home countries are already living.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Rory Elizabeth Katherine Kennedy, 57 Robert and Ethel’s last child, Rory Elizabeth Katherine Kennedy was born on December 12, 1968, six months after her fathers assassination.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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Murphy believes the idea is to arrest fathers and cut off income to the family.—
Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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