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
Each year, Daniel and HFR present distinguished awards to individuals who are leading innovators in their respective fields.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Kepler further situates its progress within China’s broader push in robotics, stating that domestic innovators have emerged as significant contributors to industry growth and that K2 aims to translate technology upgrades into practical, multi-scenario operations.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
One example highlighted by Kurtzig is innovators developing predictive tools for wildfire prevention.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Whether working with major sports teams, financial institutions, or tech innovators, accountants are often at the center of business issues and transformation.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Our mission has always been to provide a space for creators, innovators and thought leaders to gather and connect.
—William Earl, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Over the years, an influx of innovators, chefs, and creatives reimagined the city’s art, nightlife, and culinary fronts.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 29 Aug. 2025
Researchers at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, are amid the vanguard of innovators now imagining next-gen telecom networks in the atmosphere, the stratosphere, and orbit.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Aug. 2025
In 2023, Williams, who had picked up beat-making as a hobby during the pandemic, sought to deepen his understanding of the form and his long-standing attachment to innovators such as Dilla.
—Sheldon Pearce, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2025
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Kepler further situates its progress within China’s broader push in robotics, stating that domestic innovators have emerged as significant contributors to industry growth and that K2 aims to translate technology upgrades into practical, multi-scenario operations.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
One example highlighted by Kurtzig is innovators developing predictive tools for wildfire prevention.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Whether working with major sports teams, financial institutions, or tech innovators, accountants are often at the center of business issues and transformation.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Our mission has always been to provide a space for creators, innovators and thought leaders to gather and connect.
—William Earl, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Over the years, an influx of innovators, chefs, and creatives reimagined the city’s art, nightlife, and culinary fronts.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 29 Aug. 2025
Researchers at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, are amid the vanguard of innovators now imagining next-gen telecom networks in the atmosphere, the stratosphere, and orbit.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Aug. 2025
In 2023, Williams, who had picked up beat-making as a hobby during the pandemic, sought to deepen his understanding of the form and his long-standing attachment to innovators such as Dilla.
—Sheldon Pearce, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovators
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That’s because there are two rival American inventors of the dishwasher, with dueling patents.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Several inventors helped further develop the clock, and most people nowadays have turned to digital devices over analog.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Working with Sarah Mower, a veteran journalist and the BFC’s ambassador for emerging talent, Weir has launched a program that takes designers back into their schools to connect directly with students and show them that a career in fashion is possible, regardless of background and geography.—
Ella Alexander,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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Amid trade wars, geopolitical turmoil, and a slowdown in spending, emerging designers are facing particularly challenging circumstances right now.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some are value-destroying black holes; others are relentless value creators.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Studio dominated its first season at the Emmys — but the show's creators showed no love to Sal Saperstein.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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There wouldn’t be software developers today.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Its technology connects to artificial intelligence models from Anthropic, Google and OpenAI that can propose alternative code and answer questions from developers and product executives.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Innovators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovators. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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