as in founder
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
Alfred Stieglitz is often credited as the establisher of photography as an art form
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But with President Trump and his adviser and SpaceX founder Elon Musk beating the drum for Mars, the Artemis schedule suddenly seems slow, and the program’s expense great.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025 -
In order to complete the certification process, Whittington sought the assistance of Lois Whittaker, owner of Royalty Strategic Consultants and founder of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Northern Indiana, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Friedland builds her drama through sharp honesty, and tough as its material may be, few films are so tonally flexible, so able to turn on a dime: stray moments of tenderness, humility, even absurdity poke through, with a love and care for Ruth shown by characters and creators alike.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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The creator and executive producer is Lorne Michaels.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2025
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Her father Subbarayudu Konanki and a family friend reportedly filed a complaint on Sunday calling for local police to expand the investigation.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Desperate for any chance to assist his father, Samson Calthorpe jumps at the opportunity to become an English court spy.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Establisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establisher. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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