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as in inventor
one who creates or introduces something new
Thomas Edison was the originator of the light bulb
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as in founder
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 originator
For once, the originator of the glazed donut nail trend has taken pity on us, forgoing an impossible design or finish that involves applying at least three types of polish.
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Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2025
The originator of the claim later admitted to fabricating it.
—Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
And as the idea has transformed from an obscure finding in the demography literature to a massive business venture, a once-productive collaboration between its originators has turned sour.
—science.org, 21 Nov. 2024
In addition, biosimilar manufacturers may have to pay originator sponsors a royalty upon launch.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2025
The originator of the claim later admitted to fabricating it.
—Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
And as the idea has transformed from an obscure finding in the demography literature to a massive business venture, a once-productive collaboration between its originators has turned sour.
—science.org, 21 Nov. 2024
In addition, biosimilar manufacturers may have to pay originator sponsors a royalty upon launch.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originator
Noun
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But with President Trump and his adviser and SpaceX founder Elon Musk beating the drum for Mars, the Artemis schedule suddenly seems slow, and the program’s expense great.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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In order to complete the certification process, Whittington sought the assistance of Lois Whittaker, owner of Royalty Strategic Consultants and founder of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Northern Indiana, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Founder and designer Baylee Zwart is passionate about creating original, genderless jewelry, all handmade by a team of artisans in L.A. Order a double-sided version to have a different fingerprint on each side, add some sparkle with diamonds, or opt for a custom engraving.—
Romany Williams,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
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While the craft was once utilized by many architects, city planners and designers, it has largely been replaced by digital modeling, Maliszewski explained.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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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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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
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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
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Understanding food deserts In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, author and advocate Vani Hari, who is based in North Carolina, discussed the limited access to healthy fruits and vegetables in many low-income communities.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
13 Mar. 2025
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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
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His father was an addict, which was exacerbated by gambling’s legalization in his home state.—
Adam Hudacek,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Originator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originator. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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