creator
noun
cre·a·tor
krē-ˈā-tər 
: one that creates usually by bringing something new or original into being
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Examples of creator in a Sentence
the creator of the popular television show
although some people see Freud as the creator of psychology, that isn't really true
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Kenzie Elizabeth is a home and hosting content creator, podcast host, and owner of the home brand Friend of Mine.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2025
In the documentary, SNL creator Lorne Michaels explained how the band made his radar.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025
While the streaming economy leaves much to be desired in terms of compensating creators, the blame is not entirely on streaming services.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
Franchise creator Kevin Williamson is directing with Guy Busick (2022’s Scream and Scream VI) writing.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2025
In the documentary, SNL creator Lorne Michaels explained how the band made his radar.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025
While the streaming economy leaves much to be desired in terms of compensating creators, the blame is not entirely on streaming services.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
Franchise creator Kevin Williamson is directing with Guy Busick (2022’s Scream and Scream VI) writing.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Creator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creator. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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