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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
Humira is an originator with numerous referenced biosimilars.
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The beloved singer, and style originator to her daughter Tracee Ellis Ross, graced the red carpet in the most daring and dramatic look of the night.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 May 2025
With her skills, Biles is the originator of the most difficult skills on three events: vault, beam, and floor.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The modern trench coat has nearly identical features to its originator, including chest flaps, storm flaps, ventilation, a removable belt, raglan sleeves, and wide lapels.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The beloved singer, and style originator to her daughter Tracee Ellis Ross, graced the red carpet in the most daring and dramatic look of the night.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 May 2025
With her skills, Biles is the originator of the most difficult skills on three events: vault, beam, and floor.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The modern trench coat has nearly identical features to its originator, including chest flaps, storm flaps, ventilation, a removable belt, raglan sleeves, and wide lapels.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originator
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Past and present residents include Oracle founder Larry Ellison, boxing promotor Don King, self-help guru Tony Robbins, and TV presenter Sean Hannity.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
1 June 2025
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The project, overseen by Renault, also included involvement from Game Plan founder and CEO Vin McCaffrey, a Deloitte consultant.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2025
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The updates include new fabrics and finishes that preserve designer Christian Liaigre’s original vision while introducing subtle, modern touches that strike a balance between timeless design and contemporary comfort.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Need to Know As the cultural role of the bed expands, designers are transforming its form to match By Grace Bernard May 28, 2025 Bed design is getting bigger, bolder, and more multifunctional.—
Grace Bernard,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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The brand recently hosted its first-ever brand trip with a mix of content creators, sustainability advocates, and editors at Susurros del Corazón outside of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to bring the brand’s ethos to life during the three-day retreat.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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But the show’s Emmy-winning creator, 54-year-old Mike White, has decided to embrace the rather harsh existence of competing on CBS’ Survivor — and not for the first time.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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Christopher Elliott is an author, consumer advocate, and journalist.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The study’s authors, Jamie Bryan Hall, EPPC’s director of data analysis, and Ryan Anderson, the organization's president, are not health experts, and neither seems to have a record of publishing scientific research through peer review.—
Keren Landman,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2025
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Killmonger’s deeper motivation is sadder and less grandiose: His father, the brother of the late king, was murdered by Wakandan agents, forcing Killmonger to grow up alone and exiled from his ancestral homeland.—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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In the show, Youssef also voices the young Rumi Hussein, and his father Hussein — a deliriously entertaining track that Brady pushed for.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
2 June 2025
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“Originator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originator. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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