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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
The company’s in-house formats include Love Triangle, MasterChef, Big Brother and Survivor, and upcoming Netflix shows Bear Hunt, which is a co-production with format originator Talkback, and Building a Band (working title).
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2024
Galvin and Platt have known each other since the mid-2010s; Galvin was the first performer to replace Platt in the lead role for Dear Evan Hansen following Platt's run as the role's originator in 2017.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024
The critical thing in processing payments is to authenticate the receiver and account holder, understand the strength of the originator and receiver relationship and understand the intent and the source of funds and contracts for money movement.
—Balmukund Shukla, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
If enacted, the Act would seek to limit the number of patents that an originator biological product manufacturer can make a claim to in a patent infringement lawsuit against a company that wants to to sell a biosimilar version.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2024
Galvin and Platt have known each other since the mid-2010s; Galvin was the first performer to replace Platt in the lead role for Dear Evan Hansen following Platt's run as the role's originator in 2017.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024
The critical thing in processing payments is to authenticate the receiver and account holder, understand the strength of the originator and receiver relationship and understand the intent and the source of funds and contracts for money movement.
—Balmukund Shukla, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
If enacted, the Act would seek to limit the number of patents that an originator biological product manufacturer can make a claim to in a patent infringement lawsuit against a company that wants to to sell a biosimilar version.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Working alongside Mimi Maddock McMakin (the principal designer and founder of Kemble Interiors) as well as with the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, the new owners took great care to preserve the history and memories within.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
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In the face of perennially poor air quality, many parents limit their children’s time outside, said Daniela Flores, founder of the Imperial Valley Equity & Justice Coalition.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recreating the dizzying, labyrinthian layout of Walled City for film, the set designers also added several removable walls and nooks for cameras to be fitted in and for the martial arts choreographers to have sufficient room to work in.Sara Merican, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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Thompson was production designer on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and eventually joined Joaquim Dos Santos and Kemp Powers as directors.Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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Prince William was in the audience at the time, and it was said to be a key moment in the couple falling in love, though the TikTok creator chose the less daring of Kate's outfits, a black dress.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Justice’s production banner also has in the works a PBS kids education show, a deal with MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, and other unspecified film and TV projects. Justice as a comedy writer, actor and content creator has around 9 million fans across social media platforms.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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In addition to his work as an author and director, Becker taught at the German Film and Television Academy in Berlin, the Film Academy Baden-Württemberg and the Academy of Media Arts Cologne.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ilya Kaminsky is an author and translator who was born in Odesa, Ukraine, and now lives in New Jersey.Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Vasquez grew up in the Philippines and credits his father for instilling in him a love of singing.Daniela Avila, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Su was born in Taiwan and moved to the U.S. at age 3, when the family immigrated so her father could attend graduate school.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Originator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originator. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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