as in creator
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
Maria Montessori was the founder of an educational system dedicated to maximizing a child's creative potential
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as in to collapse
to be unsuccessful
the theater company foundered after its corporate funding dried up
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as in to go
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the twin towers started to sway and suddenly foundered
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Recent Examples of founder
Natasha Chen, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
The Motifs The Flora scarf, one of Gucci’s most iconic designs, was created in 1966 when Princess Grace of Monaco put in a request for a colorful and exuberant design and Rodolfo Gucci, son of founder Guccio Gucci, asked Accornero to assist.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2025
Any such reforms will be slow-moving, though, and America is foundering right now in a whirlpool of contested facts.
—Adam Marcus, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Noun
View Comments Since last Thursday’s announcement, Wine.com sales have been split 72% imported and 28% domestic, compared to last year’s average of 60% and 40%, said founder Michael Osborn.
—Natasha Chen, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
The Motifs The Flora scarf, one of Gucci’s most iconic designs, was created in 1966 when Princess Grace of Monaco put in a request for a colorful and exuberant design and Rodolfo Gucci, son of founder Guccio Gucci, asked Accornero to assist.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
However, their pitch was met with a firm rejection, and subsequent efforts over the years have foundered.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2025
Any such reforms will be slow-moving, though, and America is foundering right now in a whirlpool of contested facts.
—Adam Marcus, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for founder
Noun
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The family drama comedy follows a Gen Z content creator who returns to her ancestral home for viral content, only to encounter her deceased brother’s ghost and deal with greedy relatives.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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Whether through music, art, photography, or books, creators can receive ongoing payments when their work is used or sold.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Those mortgages were then bundled into complex financial products that collapsed when homeowners started defaulting on their loans.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN,
16 Mar. 2025
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Permafrost acts as nature’s foundation in the Arctic, providing structural stability for landscapes that would otherwise collapse.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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If that snood suddenly shortens, your gobbler has gone from relaxed to alert, and the jig might be up.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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That game was just the start of an epic back-and-forth that’s seen the coaches meet in two Final Fours — and win one apiece; go head-to-head in the NBA and Conference USA; and later share a state when Pitino led Louisville and Calipari helmed Kentucky.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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The study authors suggest early mammals were stuck in a narrow ecological and evolutionary lane until the extinction of the dinosaurs.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2025
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But, as the report authors state, the return on investment is compelling.—
David Vetter,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Kraven the Hunter — Sony Marvel’s box office flop starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Russell Crowe — arrives on Netflix this week.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Gaga played Harley Quinn in the DC movie, which flopped at the box office and was panned by critics.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Netflix original films go out to all its users worldwide simultaneously, acquired films are often limited to certain territories and staggered over a longer period due to different licensing agreements.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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So go out there, build smart, and let your business thrive.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Desperate for any chance to assist his father, Samson Calthorpe jumps at the opportunity to become an English court spy.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Her father Subbarayudu Konanki and a family friend reportedly filed a complaint on Sunday calling for local police to expand the investigation.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Alas, the thick-headed goon that Vito sends to whack Frank in the lobby of his lux Manhattan apartment building (a swollen and unrecognizable Cosmo Jarvis as the aptly named Vincent Gigante) fails to follow through with a double-tap, and Frank survives with a scratch to the head.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2025
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Organizations that fail to measure impact and ROI may risk losing executive support and budget.—
Ryan Austin,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Founder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founder. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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