1
as in inventor
one who creates or introduces something new
Thomas Edison was the originator of the light bulb
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as in founder
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
Copernicus is sometimes hailed as the originator of modern astronomy, for he overturned the notion of an earth-centered universe
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And its originator’s core beliefs.
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Daniel Foster, National Review, 15 May 2025
Local lore points to Honey’s Restaurant, a downtown billiard hall turned full-time diner, as the originator.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
Known as an originator of hardcore wrestling, Sabu often leapt from chairs and threw his opponents through tables and barbed wire.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Humira is an originator with numerous referenced biosimilars.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Daniel Foster, National Review, 15 May 2025
Local lore points to Honey’s Restaurant, a downtown billiard hall turned full-time diner, as the originator.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
Known as an originator of hardcore wrestling, Sabu often leapt from chairs and threw his opponents through tables and barbed wire.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Humira is an originator with numerous referenced biosimilars.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originator
Noun
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Bradley Keenan, founder and CEO of DSMN8, an all-in-one employee advocacy platform.—
Bradley Keenan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The jeweler eventually turned into a full-fledged label in the 1970s thanks to Damiano Damiani, the founder’s son, who propelled its branding and started to invest in communication.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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For instance, a stadium renovation could draw upon Elevate’s network of architects and designers, the spokesperson said.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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If the set designer and choreographer have less to do in Act 2, that’s not so much the case with Amzi and Ransom, the cinematographers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Banff delegates will closely examine the success of creators in South Korea, which will be the event’s inaugural Country of Honor.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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The new festival will highlight creators in film, music, gaming, audio, animation and AI. BBFF aims to become a destination for discovering and developing emerging IP while also celebrating filmmakers across various genres.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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This sounds like guesswork derived from pop psychology, since the authors didn’t point to any actual research to validate their conclusions about masking.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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The author has no connection to Woody Guthrie or his heirs.—
Time,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Dobbins cited his father, Lance, being a diehard Red Sox fan when explaining his disdain for the pinstripes.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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There were Hollywood whispers that Sardelli was Hargitay's father, including a mention in a tell-all book about Mansfield written by her former publicist, Rusty Strait (who is also interviewed).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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“Originator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originator. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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