contributor
noun
con·trib·u·tor
kən-ˈtri-byə-tər 
-bə-,
-ˌbyü-
: someone or something that contributes something or that contributes to something
charitable contributors
… have suggested that the fee would hurt the agriculture industry, a sector they claim is the largest contributor to the state economy.—
Wenonah Hauter
Wenonah Hauter… was illustrated by Oliver Munday, a frequent contributor to the Book Review …—John Williams
John WilliamsThese particles, which are known as black carbon and are the major component of soot, are the second most important contributor to global warming, behind only carbon dioxide, wrote the 31 authors of the study …—Elisabeth Rosenthal
Elisabeth RosenthalExamples of contributor in a Sentence
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Walmart $150 Ultimate Ears Ultimate Ears is a serial contributor to our Best Bluetooth speakers list, and the Boom 4 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of my favorites for its mix of smooth, balanced sound and excellent usability.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025
Indiana wanted a selection early in the second round for multiple reasons – the keys ones being that the team didn’t have a first-round pick after a mid-June trade and the roster projected to be expensive while selections in the 30s end up being cheaper contributors.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025
Meanwhile, cardiovascular disease is now the leading contributor to life expectancy loss among high-income Californians.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025
Indiana wanted a selection early in the second round for multiple reasons – the keys ones being that the team didn’t have a first-round pick after a mid-June trade and the roster projected to be expensive while selections in the 30s end up being cheaper contributors.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025
Meanwhile, cardiovascular disease is now the leading contributor to life expectancy loss among high-income Californians.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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“Contributor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contributor. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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