originator
noun
orig·i·na·tor
ə-ˈri-jə-ˌnā-tər 
plural originators
: someone or something that originates or gives rise to something
the originator of the idea/theory
a technique named after its originator
Persia was the originator of melons, cucumbers, and pears.—
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Examples of originator in a Sentence
Thomas Edison was the originator of the light bulb
Copernicus is sometimes hailed as the originator of modern astronomy, for he overturned the notion of an earth-centered universe
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As a teen in Detroit, an originator of a dark hip-hop subgenre left an imprint on the music industry.
—Annalise Frank, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Most famously, at Madison Square Garden, Charli and Sivan brought out Addison Rae and Lorde, yes, but also Kelley Heyer, the originator of the dance.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2024
But the authentic article, the originator, was American Girl.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
Being flexible didn’t take away from the need to build a culture, but the company — arguably the originator of Silicon Valley — was committed to being around for many years to come and that meant being adaptable, Sawyer said.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Annalise Frank, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Most famously, at Madison Square Garden, Charli and Sivan brought out Addison Rae and Lorde, yes, but also Kelley Heyer, the originator of the dance.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2024
But the authentic article, the originator, was American Girl.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
Being flexible didn’t take away from the need to build a culture, but the company — arguably the originator of Silicon Valley — was committed to being around for many years to come and that meant being adaptable, Sawyer said.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Originator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/originator. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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