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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Recent Examples of originator
Expect kitschy charm, Polynesian dancers and large drinks, which reputedly use the same recipes devised by tiki-craze originator Don the Beachcomber in the 1930s, are enduring lures for tourists and locals.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Breguet Tradition Breguet, once the originator of some watchmaking’s greatest innovations, is often considered to be languishing within the Swatch Group.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
If nothing else, the club will forever have a place in show-business history as the originator of the celebrity roast.
—Bruce Handy, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
No big banks were among the top 10 originators of VA loans in 2024, according to CNBC Select analysis of data from the Department of Veteran Affairs.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2025
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Breguet Tradition Breguet, once the originator of some watchmaking’s greatest innovations, is often considered to be languishing within the Swatch Group.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
If nothing else, the club will forever have a place in show-business history as the originator of the celebrity roast.
—Bruce Handy, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
No big banks were among the top 10 originators of VA loans in 2024, according to CNBC Select analysis of data from the Department of Veteran Affairs.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originator
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And, as John Gillet, CEO and founder of Gillet Agency, a financial planning firm, added, that’s a solid target for people to save up to for retirement.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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Arturo Garcia is the CEO and founder of DNAMIC, a premier data services company specializing in transforming healthcare and life sciences.—
Arturo Garcia,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Whimsical, preppy, and versatile, these hues add a burst of freshness into any space, designers say.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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The stitching is neat, the metal ring feels solid, and the whole piece has a polished, designer vibe that looks richer than its cost.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
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The influencers and creators in our community play a critical role in this strategy, and much of our highest-performing content is in their voice.—
Billee Howard,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Brunson, the star and creator of Abbott Elementary, returned to host SNL for the second time alongside Benson Boone as the night’s musical guest.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 May 2025
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While the degree of this marginalization differs by country, film festival, award type and executive role, the authors note, women of color face the steepest challenges.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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Last year, the couple hosted a book party for the author Jonathan Haidt, which was attended by Kardashian, John Legend, and Tom Hanks; Weiss moderated the evening’s conversation.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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Key Background Pope Leo XIV, 69, was born in Chicago to his mother, Mildred Martinez, a librarian, and his father, Louis Prevost, a World War II Navy veteran and school superintendent.—
Nicholas Reimann,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Jason Corbett was found dead in his house after there was an altercation between his wife Molly Martens, and her father, ex FBI agent Thomas Martens.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
9 May 2025
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“Originator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originator. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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