as in inventors
one who creates or introduces something new
thank goodness for the innovator who thought up the remote control
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Recent Examples of innovators
Aspiring social innovators will meet the change-makers shaping what’s next.
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Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Companies like Eco World Water and other innovators are demonstrating better practical solutions.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Increasingly, innovators are exploring how sound, vibration, and other physical stimuli might support natural physiological processes.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The event, which recognizes innovators who have made profound contributions to society, is slated for May 2.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Early innovators built them before regulation intensified.
—Akhil Sivanandan, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
This year’s event gathers politicians, innovators, researchers and documentary professionals to discuss the future of the audiovisual industry, focusing specifically on the state of information, technology and shifting notions of truth.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
America’s seniors and innovators have waited long enough.
—Josh Makower, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
Up to 10 finalists will be selected to join the 2026 PNW Big Sell on May 2, where innovators will present their ideas live at PNW’s Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Companies like Eco World Water and other innovators are demonstrating better practical solutions.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Increasingly, innovators are exploring how sound, vibration, and other physical stimuli might support natural physiological processes.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The event, which recognizes innovators who have made profound contributions to society, is slated for May 2.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Early innovators built them before regulation intensified.
—Akhil Sivanandan, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
This year’s event gathers politicians, innovators, researchers and documentary professionals to discuss the future of the audiovisual industry, focusing specifically on the state of information, technology and shifting notions of truth.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
America’s seniors and innovators have waited long enough.
—Josh Makower, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
Up to 10 finalists will be selected to join the 2026 PNW Big Sell on May 2, where innovators will present their ideas live at PNW’s Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovators
Noun
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Following judging, 10 top inventions were selected to advance to the California Invention Convention, where young inventors from across the state will compete on April 26 for top honors and the chance to move onto Nationals this summer.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The process of the invention was longer, and there were a lot of inventors before Lumière.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In addition to wandering tourists, expect to see theater crew, set designers, actors, and matronly sensei in pastel kimonos and big, pinned up hairdos haunting the vicinity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Nicasio was one of the lead designers who helped create three of the follies, which were commissioned by the City of Davis.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Substack has created its own version of X in a bid to keep users on the platform and introduce Substack journalists and creators to new audiences.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The main career opportunities for students graduating from this course are fashion photographers, fashion filmmakers, cinematographers, digital image specialists, video editors, production managers and digital content creators.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The city sold the Missing Middle Infill Housing program, and developers have submitted plans for 35 vacant city lots in North Lawndale, 30 in Chatham, South Chicago, and Morgan Park, and 24 in East Garfield Park, West Garfield Park, and McKinley Park last year.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Of the 491 jobs listed in the Washington WARN notice, the majority of those receiving layoff notices are software developers, ranging from junior to more senior positions.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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