as in creators
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
the French painter Paul Cézanne is considered to be one of the principal generators of modern art
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Recent Examples of generators
On the final stop on the tour, the Markley people wanted to show the emergency generators that neighbors have complained about.
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David Wade, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The company also builds radioisotope power systems, which are compact electricity generators used by defense agencies and aerospace programs.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
Common sources include heaters, ovens, fireplaces, water heaters, broken pipes, grills, and generators.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
But after regaining power, the ship found itself in trouble again, prosecutors say, because the fuel pump used on the two generators was not designed to automatically restart after the first blackout.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
The facility is expected to have 37 biodiesel backup generators, which will be air-cooled and utilize recycled water from the Delta Diablo Treatment Plant.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Mayor Austin Bonta wrote about it on social media afterward, warning people to not use portable generators in or near their homes.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
In the Sunshine State, there is no good reason to keep polluting, high-maintenance coal generators in service.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
As a result, immigrant communities in France have become some of the most remarkable generators of soccer talent in the world.
—Laurent Dubois, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
David Wade, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The company also builds radioisotope power systems, which are compact electricity generators used by defense agencies and aerospace programs.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
Common sources include heaters, ovens, fireplaces, water heaters, broken pipes, grills, and generators.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
But after regaining power, the ship found itself in trouble again, prosecutors say, because the fuel pump used on the two generators was not designed to automatically restart after the first blackout.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
The facility is expected to have 37 biodiesel backup generators, which will be air-cooled and utilize recycled water from the Delta Diablo Treatment Plant.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Mayor Austin Bonta wrote about it on social media afterward, warning people to not use portable generators in or near their homes.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
In the Sunshine State, there is no good reason to keep polluting, high-maintenance coal generators in service.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
As a result, immigrant communities in France have become some of the most remarkable generators of soccer talent in the world.
—Laurent Dubois, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generators
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Among the creators hopping on the bandwagon, who have been aggregated by mainstream media that includes ESPN and Men in Blazers, are accounts with ties to offshore betting sites and other esports promotions.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
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But a good producer should always think ahead, said Bauer – and wear many hats, just like new creators who come from YouTube and TikTok.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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As demand grew, so did inventory limits and quality-control concerns, pushing the founders to bring production in-house.—
Beatrice Peterson,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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The early republic, shaped by founders who were themselves largely religious, still chose inclusive language to describe the American people as the nation was finding its footing.—
David Williamson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Greene worries that rising prices and the disappearance of mass-market paperbacks could create a future where fewer readers take chances on unfamiliar authors.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Many more awards were given out to cookbook authors, video producers, podcasters and other journalists.—
General Manager,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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“Generators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generators. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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