1
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
For once, the originator of the glazed donut nail trend has taken pity on us, forgoing an impossible design or finish that involves applying at least three types of polish.
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Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2025
The originator of the claim later admitted to fabricating it.
—Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
And as the idea has transformed from an obscure finding in the demography literature to a massive business venture, a once-productive collaboration between its originators has turned sour.
—science.org, 21 Nov. 2024
In addition, biosimilar manufacturers may have to pay originator sponsors a royalty upon launch.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2025
The originator of the claim later admitted to fabricating it.
—Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
And as the idea has transformed from an obscure finding in the demography literature to a massive business venture, a once-productive collaboration between its originators has turned sour.
—science.org, 21 Nov. 2024
In addition, biosimilar manufacturers may have to pay originator sponsors a royalty upon launch.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originator
Noun
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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
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Isaac is the founder and CEO of the American Energy Institute.—
Paul Tilsley,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025
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Hermann Tilke—famed designer of Formula 1 tracks—and his team were tapped to both conceive of and engineer the course, which officially opened in 2023.—
Sue Callaway,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Louvre’s debut fashion exhibit spotlights precious objects from the Byzantine era to the Second French Empire, tracing their influence on designer clothing.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
5 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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This year’s culinary spotlight shines on some superstars: Edward Lee of Nami in Louisville, Kentucky, is author of several books including Bourbon Land and is also the cofounder of the LEE Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to diversity and equality in the restaurant industry.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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According to his author page on Simon & Schuster's website, the actor had two German shepherds.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
1 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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“Originator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originator. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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