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as in founder
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
although some people see Freud as the creator of psychology, that isn't really true
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as in God
capitalized
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
she humbly gave thanks to her Creator for each new day
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Nix is perhaps best known as the creator of the USA Network’s long-running series Burn Notice starring Jeffrey Donovan, Gabrielle Anwar, Bruce Campbell, Sharon Gless and Coby Bell.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
As inviting as that interpretation may be for anyone who conflates John Dutton with Kevin Costner — especially given the elevated onscreen role Sheridan gave himself, as if the creator could just swoop in and become the new star — the series doesn’t earn such a meta conclusion.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
Complicating matters, the creator of Buffy, Joss Whedon, has been accused of fostering a toxic workplace environment, with Gellar speaking out against Whedon in a 2021 Instagram post.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
In TikTok’s early days, paying a creator with a following to make a video with an artist’s song was common, relatively cheap, and occasionally effective.
—Elias Leight, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
As inviting as that interpretation may be for anyone who conflates John Dutton with Kevin Costner — especially given the elevated onscreen role Sheridan gave himself, as if the creator could just swoop in and become the new star — the series doesn’t earn such a meta conclusion.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
Complicating matters, the creator of Buffy, Joss Whedon, has been accused of fostering a toxic workplace environment, with Gellar speaking out against Whedon in a 2021 Instagram post.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
In TikTok’s early days, paying a creator with a following to make a video with an artist’s song was common, relatively cheap, and occasionally effective.
—Elias Leight, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creator
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Working alongside Mimi Maddock McMakin (the principal designer and founder of Kemble Interiors) as well as with the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, the new owners took great care to preserve the history and memories within.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
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In the face of perennially poor air quality, many parents limit their children’s time outside, said Daniela Flores, founder of the Imperial Valley Equity & Justice Coalition.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Instead, the user must search for SIBO, select the topic summary, and at least skim it to find that the authors recommend Rifaximin as the first-line therapy.Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In addition to his work as an author and director, Becker taught at the German Film and Television Academy in Berlin, the Film Academy Baden-Württemberg and the Academy of Media Arts Cologne.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Vasquez grew up in the Philippines and credits his father for instilling in him a love of singing.Daniela Avila, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Corral went with her father for a long weekend on the East Coast over the summer, hitting up some camps to try to drum up interest in her services.Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Creator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creator. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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