as in inventors
one who creates or introduces something new
a contriver of yet another piece of exercise equipment guaranteed to tighten up your abs
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Noun
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Few of the inventors of these toys enjoyed what could be called a carefree youth.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026 -
Students are invited to honor Black inventors by reimagining their creations as modern solutions, building entrepreneurial skills and sharing bold ideas with the audience.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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And if department stores disappear, what happens to the designers and the brands that rely on them for distribution, credibility, and scale?—
Maura Brannigan,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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Pure white kitchens may be a thing of the past as more designers incorporate organic shades rooted in nature like blue and green into the all-purpose gathering and entertaining space that is the modern kitchen.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The strategy, which Beijing and developers see as a way to accelerate progress and compete with US rivals, has helped Chinese companies make notable gains.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The three developers previously presented proposals that vary in size and target residents’ income levels.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The fallout from the files has consumed much of the news media in recent weeks, dominating headlines and coverage at major news institutions as journalists and independent creators dig through the files for embarrassing nuggets of association about high-profile individuals.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Teams are organized around fandoms, creators, and cultural moments rather than rigid functional structures or media channels.—
Christopher Vollmer,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Contrivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrivers. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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