originators

noun

Definition of originatorsnext
plural of originator
1
as in inventors
one who creates or introduces something new Thomas Edison was the originator of the light bulb

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2
as in creators
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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  1. inventors
  2. creators
  3. developers
Noun
  • Litigation funding can be a lifeline for inventors who may not have sufficient resources to defend or pursue a legitimate legal claim, particularly against a well-heeled competitor.
    Christine McDaniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • This week, artists, designers and inventors from across the globe are here to showcase their ideas and artwork.
    Sommer Brugal, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of inventors
Noun
  • As the creators of countless moments of joy and the backbone of their households, moms give selflessly every day.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Should creators start uploading different kinds of videos aimed at the viewer on their couch instead of on their phone?
    David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of creators
Noun
  • With Macy’s, Sears, Kmart, RiteAid, CVS, Walgreens, Family Dollar and 99 Cents Only having closed or in the process of closing hundreds of stores, developers can gut and convert their space into residential use or demolish a big box and build anew.
    David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The products and the developers at the forefront of the development of AI models are working at global levels.
    Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of developers
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