generator

noun

ˈje-nə-ˌrā-tər How to pronounce generator (audio)
Definition of generatornext
as in creator
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor the French painter Paul Cézanne is considered to be one of the principal generators of modern art

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Recent Examples of generator The buildings and construction sector is the largest generator of greenhouse gases by a wide margin, accounting for an eye-popping 37% of global emissions. — Michael Pink, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 The new launch will also have a 48-volt electrical assistance system, made up of a 1/7 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery attached to a belt alternator starter and a power train generator. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025 Health Minister Ximena Aguilera said its healthcare network is fully operational, running on generators that will provide hours of power. — Gerardo Lemos, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025 The four-story colonial has four fireplaces (one with a stone hearth) and, lest the power fail, a whole-house generator to keep things humming. — Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for generator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generator
  1. creator
  2. founder
  3. father
  4. author
  5. maker
Noun
  • 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
  • More recently, Chinese creators have come to dominate the market as TikTok and its Chinese equivalent Douyin have latched onto the trend, which is now also being explored by Chinese streamers such as iQIYI, platforms that had previously opted for more tradition longform series.
    — Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of creator
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  • 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
  • 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
Definition of founder
Noun
  • After an illness and financial mismanagement force his father to accept early retirement, the family relocates from a suburban town to the countryside.
    — The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
  • His father was an addict, which was exacerbated by gambling’s legalization in his home state.
    — Adam Hudacek, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of father
Noun
  • The businesswoman and author starred alongside McConaughey in a recent Super Bowl ad campaign for Uber Eats, which saw the veteran actor play several different characters throughout history across various ads.
    — Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The bookseller brought up a high-profile example: Boris Akunin, a best-selling author of historical detective fiction, who has faced nearly every type of opprobrium for his criticism of Putin and the war.
    — Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of author
Noun
  • The combination, makers say, is flexible and sturdy enough to resist leaks, tears, and cracks as the hose is put through its paces.
    — Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Anyway, here's a quick step-by-step for daily cleaning, following the good advice of toaster oven makers Breville, Cuisinart, and Panasonic.
    — Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 16 Mar. 2025
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