as in inventors
one who creates or introduces something new
thank goodness for the innovator who thought up the remote control
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Recent Examples of innovators
On June 4, the Inflection Point Healthcare Summit will bring together our federal and state policymakers, top innovators and leaders from our healthcare institutions.
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Chris Brandt, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
The educators and innovators preparing the next generation.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Protecting water resources requires collaboration between policymakers, utilities and innovators.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
But Blank belongs to an older generation of innovators.
—Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
That should be a clarion call for innovators in AI, diagnostics, therapeutics, housing, robotics, caregiving, and financial protection.
—Ken Dychtwald, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
The platform brings recycled, next-generation and biodegradable trims into existing supply chains at cost parity with conventional options, partnering with material innovators including OceanSafe, Ambercycle, BlockTexx, Indorama Ventures and Jiaren to connect innovation and scalable production.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
Alaskan, then, was even a pioneer of pop-up pickup campers in general, predating other long-running innovators like Four-Wheel Campers by over a decade.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
Cook’s predecessor, Steve Jobs, is considered one of the great product innovators in modern American history.
—Ari Levy,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Chris Brandt, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
The educators and innovators preparing the next generation.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Protecting water resources requires collaboration between policymakers, utilities and innovators.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
But Blank belongs to an older generation of innovators.
—Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
That should be a clarion call for innovators in AI, diagnostics, therapeutics, housing, robotics, caregiving, and financial protection.
—Ken Dychtwald, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
The platform brings recycled, next-generation and biodegradable trims into existing supply chains at cost parity with conventional options, partnering with material innovators including OceanSafe, Ambercycle, BlockTexx, Indorama Ventures and Jiaren to connect innovation and scalable production.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
Alaskan, then, was even a pioneer of pop-up pickup campers in general, predating other long-running innovators like Four-Wheel Campers by over a decade.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
Cook’s predecessor, Steve Jobs, is considered one of the great product innovators in modern American history.
—Ari Levy,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovators
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The bar’s signature Brunello Bloody Mary nods to the hotel’s long-standing history as the drink's inventors and remains a house classic, richer and more savory than most, thanks to the wine-forward twist.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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His inventions included an efficient alternating generator and a three-phase electrical circuit, according to the Lemelson MIT website devoted to support of modern-day inventors.—
Michael Kilian,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Fisher, widely regarded as one of the most influential lighting designers in Broadway history, has amassed nine Tony Awards over a career spanning more than six decades.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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What was so enticing to designers about the Méandre by Design Frères?—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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Stars of the original musical, like Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells, as well as creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, return home from their mission in Hollywood.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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The comedians recapped the content creators' ongoing beef, which came to a head when Cooper called out Earle in a TikTok shared on April 13.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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In 2023, its developers reported that Sybil was between 86% and 94% accurate in identifying which patients were at higher risk and which were at lower risk of developing lung cancer within a year.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The developers would also pledge $2 million to the city’s Housing Trust Fund, which provides grant funding to affordable housing projects — in line with Port KC policy requiring projects that don’t set aside affordable units to pay $5,000 per unit into the Housing Trust Fund.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Innovators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovators. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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