as in creator
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
the French painter Paul Cézanne is considered to be one of the principal generators of modern art
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Recent Examples of generator
The only option for miles was a single Starbucks that had a generator.
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Paula James-Martinez, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2025
Nearby, next to some avocado trees, Kristopher Carbone’s generator let out a final distressed sputter.
—Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Adaptation spans industries, from building and materials to generators to landscaping and insurance.
—Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Dignity Health, another large health system, said some of its hospitals were operating on generator power due to high winds, and some, including Glendale Memorial Hospital, had canceled elective surgeries.
—CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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Paula James-Martinez, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2025
Nearby, next to some avocado trees, Kristopher Carbone’s generator let out a final distressed sputter.
—Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Adaptation spans industries, from building and materials to generators to landscaping and insurance.
—Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Dignity Health, another large health system, said some of its hospitals were operating on generator power due to high winds, and some, including Glendale Memorial Hospital, had canceled elective surgeries.
—CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generator
Noun
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Its platforms have empowered creators globally, leaving a digital footprint and legacy of innovation and creativity.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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This creates a dangerous scenario where America's commitment to protecting creators' rights could inadvertently hand technological leadership to an adversarial authoritarian regime.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Trump commuted the sentences of all Jan. 6 defendants convicted of plotting to forcibly halt the certification of the 2020 presidential election, including Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, to time served.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Brandon Bell—Pool/AP In the end, Trump sided with the SpaceX founder over whether the H-1B program was worth continuing.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The trouble began when the OP reserved a shaded table for her elderly father, who had recently undergone surgery.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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His misogyny is only exceeded by his bedridden father’s whose care falls to Delia in between her myriad other chores and odd jobs.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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One of my favorites is Open Social Security, a free online program developed by Mike Piper, an author and expert on Social Security benefits.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Ideas By Paola Mendoza January 24, 2025 7:00 AM EST Mendoza is a film director, author and organizer.—
Paola Mendoza,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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The cambium, maker of all the trees, is preparing for its spring festivities.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
15 Jan. 2025
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For instance, Abbott, the maker of PediaSure, has already removed Red Dye No. 3 from its products.—
Jesus Mesa,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Generator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generator. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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