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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
The critical thing in processing payments is to authenticate the receiver and account holder, understand the strength of the originator and receiver relationship and understand the intent and the source of funds and contracts for money movement.
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Balmukund Shukla, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
If enacted, the Act would seek to limit the number of patents that an originator biological product manufacturer can make a claim to in a patent infringement lawsuit against a company that wants to to sell a biosimilar version.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Today, the company supports credit, money transmitter, and mortgage loan originator licenses.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 11 Sep. 2024
The two-night concert series features the originators and innovators of the Latin music genre.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024
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Balmukund Shukla, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
If enacted, the Act would seek to limit the number of patents that an originator biological product manufacturer can make a claim to in a patent infringement lawsuit against a company that wants to to sell a biosimilar version.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Today, the company supports credit, money transmitter, and mortgage loan originator licenses.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 11 Sep. 2024
The two-night concert series features the originators and innovators of the Latin music genre.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024
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San Francisco Mayor London Breed, a Democrat, also lost a re-election bid to Levi Strauss heir and nonprofit founder Daniel Lurie, who campaigned aggressively on crime and street safety.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Working alongside a college fraternity represents a bold next step for the White Line and its founders, White’s parents, Michael and Jill.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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Other pluses: The company is a proponent of sustainable, fair trade production and regularly partners with independent artists and designers on exclusive releases.Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Nicky Hilton Rothschild opted to style one of 2024’s hottest hues at the Lexus Melbourne Cup alongside Australian designer Rebecca Vallance.Maggie Clancy, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at kzsaxe@gmail.com.Kathleen Saxe, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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And because all users can see an experience's basic information, creators must ensure that their thumbnails, titles, and descriptions are appropriate for all age groups.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Published: Nov 18, 2024 Blair Braverman Outside contributor Blair Braverman is the author, most recently, of ‘Small Game’ and ‘Dogs on the Trail’ and lives in northern Wisconsin.Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, two new streaming series take their inspiration from the works of three thrilling authors.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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One of the drivers in the original crash, her father and both police officers were standing in front of the cars involved when Geer crashed into the back of the Tacoma, police said in the affidavit.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Their father — whose name has not been confirmed — tried to cling on to them but they were swept away by the tide of water, state news agency EFE reported.Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Originator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originator. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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