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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
James Fishback, the originator of the DOGE dividend idea, remains optimistic about the proposal's potential.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Without reforms, the biologics market risks what IQVIA labels a potential biosimilar void – insufficient competition in the biologics market once the exclusivity period for originators have expired.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Michigan & Trumbull is not the originator of Detroit-style pizza—that claim goes to Buddy’s.
—Sarah Bence, AFAR Media, 3 Mar. 2025
When a vendor presents a contract, a proffered agreement often includes standard terms that benefit the originator.
—Chris Novak, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Without reforms, the biologics market risks what IQVIA labels a potential biosimilar void – insufficient competition in the biologics market once the exclusivity period for originators have expired.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Michigan & Trumbull is not the originator of Detroit-style pizza—that claim goes to Buddy’s.
—Sarah Bence, AFAR Media, 3 Mar. 2025
When a vendor presents a contract, a proffered agreement often includes standard terms that benefit the originator.
—Chris Novak, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originator
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One of the founders was nearly shouting into the phone.—
Stephan Lendi,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Tuck Meng Yee, founder and partner at JRT Partners, a single-family office, echoed Koh’s comments.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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Imagine a future where Trend-to-Product helps designers create the next great lipstick color or a new flavor combination that sets the internet on fire.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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From the candelabras to the pieces of furniture, Visconti’s collections are distinguished by cast-bronze and by furniture and objects that take their inspiration from organic forms and are sometimes even sculpted with pieces the designer herself collects in nature.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Michaels is the creator and executive producer of SNL UK, and the show will be produced by his company Broadway Video and Universal Television Alternative Studio’s U.K. production team.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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But while Bad Influence is focused on the story of one influencer and her allegedly aggressive momager, the series also highlights the exploitation inherent to child influencing — a conflict both creator and consumers are challenged by to this day.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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This year marks the sixth anniversary after the author and mom of four’s divorce from the Amazon founder became official in 2019, resulting in an approximately $36 billion settlement.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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These are the questions author and entrepreneur Faisal Hoque asks in his book Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Still, Hemme took solace in being present for her father’s final days.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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The boy drowned and his father died trying to save him, the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office said in an April 2 news release.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Originator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originator. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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