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
Rethinking heat flow paths Thermoelectric generators rely on temperature differences to generate electricity.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
Other than a few small diesel generators used in times of peak demand, however, CMEEC today mostly purchases power for its customers off the wholesale market, according to chief executive David Meisinger.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
Generative AI tools, like text and image generators, voice clones and video deepfakes, have allowed scammers to produce convincing, personalized content at scale, said Winters.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Regarding air quality, for example, McCarron said that a majority of data center campuses use diesel fuel and Tier II controls for their generators.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
While most missing items are typical things that people travel with like cellphones, backpacks and glasses, Diaz said there have been a number of unique items turned in, including a prosthetic leg, musical instruments, 55-inch-screen TVs and large generators.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Generous federal tax credits due to the solar nature of the generators also provided a significant incentive for investors.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
About 9,000 of the approximately 17,000 generators that DC Solar claimed to have made didn’t exist, according to prosecutors.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Fourteen power generators will support the needs of the international press corps.
—Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
Other than a few small diesel generators used in times of peak demand, however, CMEEC today mostly purchases power for its customers off the wholesale market, according to chief executive David Meisinger.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
Generative AI tools, like text and image generators, voice clones and video deepfakes, have allowed scammers to produce convincing, personalized content at scale, said Winters.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Regarding air quality, for example, McCarron said that a majority of data center campuses use diesel fuel and Tier II controls for their generators.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
While most missing items are typical things that people travel with like cellphones, backpacks and glasses, Diaz said there have been a number of unique items turned in, including a prosthetic leg, musical instruments, 55-inch-screen TVs and large generators.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Generous federal tax credits due to the solar nature of the generators also provided a significant incentive for investors.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
About 9,000 of the approximately 17,000 generators that DC Solar claimed to have made didn’t exist, according to prosecutors.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Fourteen power generators will support the needs of the international press corps.
—Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generators
Noun
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Agricultural businesses need storytellers, social media managers and content creators to share engaging and transparent narratives about the innovative efforts taking place on their farms.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Both creators were previously members of the influencer collective Hype House.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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In recent months, several female founders synonymous with the 2010s wave of millennial entrepreneurship have begun their second acts.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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The group’s co-founders, Deanne Teasley and Kimberly Jackson, connected online while searching for other people of color to ski with in the Pacific Northwest back at home.—
James Edward Mills,
Outside,
15 Mar. 2026
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The study authors also found that the ratio of gaseous carbon dioxide to ice differs significantly from what is seen in star-forming regions, indicating that the processes controlling ice formation or alteration in planetary nebulae may be very different.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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The recipient of the award will have the chance to attend the 6-week Sound Documentary International Summer Programme hosted by ENS Louis Lumière, in France, addressed to young professionals of the audio-visual field (authors of blogs, podcasts, or any other audio project).—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Generators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generators. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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