initiator

noun

Definition of initiatornext
as in founder
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor as the initiator of printing from movable type, Gutenberg revolutionized people's access to written language

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  1. founder
  2. creator
  3. author
  4. father
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of founder
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  • Plus, understanding the reach and value of traditional media placements has become more important given the rise of social media news influencers, digital creators and podcasters.
    Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Wedding Collectibles Personalized Wooden Custom Recipe Cutting Board Engrave a cutting board with a family recipe in the creator’s original handwriting for a gift that’s sure to become a treasured heirloom.
    Esther Carlstone, SELF, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of creator
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  • Ideas By Joshua Coleman and Will Johnson December 13, 2024 7:00 AM EST Coleman is a psychologist, senior fellow at the Council on Contemporary Families, and the author of the book Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties and How to Heal the Conflict.
    Joshua Coleman and Will Johnson, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The authors suggest that DNA repair genes in the species at some point evolved the ability to multiply, further contributing to DNA repair and in turn longevity.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of author
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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
  • 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
Definition of father
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