creator

noun

cre·​a·​tor krē-ˈā-tər 

: one that creates usually by bringing something new or original into being

especially, Creator : god sense 1

Synonyms

• author
• begetter
• establisher
• father
• founder
• founding father
• generator
• inaugurator
• initiator
• instituter
• institutor
• originator
• sire

Examples of creator in a Sentence

the creator of the popular television show

although some people see Freud as the creator of psychology, that isn't really true

Recent Examples on the Web

OpenAI and Google reportedly used YouTube videos to help train their AI models, potentially violating the creators’ copyrights of those videos. —Emily Price, PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024

Ripley premiere Andrew Scott and Dakota Fanning joined creator Steven Zaillian at the Los Angeles premiere of their new Netflix series on Wednesday. —Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024

In addition, the two are developing a TV series with The Bear creator Christopher Storer, as well as a film with veteran horror director Mike Flanagan (Doctor Sleep). —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024

Threads attracted more than 130 million active users in its first six months, and Meta recently began testing cash bonuses for select creators who post engaging content on the platform, the company confirmed Thursday. —Will Oremus, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024

One of TikTok’s newer TV ads was filmed last month when the company flew dozens of video creators to Washington to protest the House bill. —Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024

One of our priorities at UTA is understanding how artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies can benefit our business — from protecting creators to expanding their opportunities. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 26 Mar. 2024

The Star’s indoor-outdoor design will allow creators to take advantage of southern California’s sunny climate, with unmatched views of the downtown skyline, the Hollywood Sign, and the Pacific Ocean. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2024

In 2021, bike shorts surged in popularity among celebrities and content creators, with stars like the Kardashian-Jenners particularly enamored with these form-fitting athletic garments. —Alex Kessler, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English creatour, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French criator, creator, borrowed from Latin creātor "one who begets or brings into being," from creāre "to beget, give birth to, create entry 1" + -tor, agent suffix

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing creator

• co-creator

Kids Definition

creator

noun

cre·​ator

krē-ˈāt-ər

1

: one that creates or produces : maker

2

capitalized : god sense 1