generator

noun

ˈje-nə-ˌrā-tər How to pronounce generator (audio)
Definition of generatornext
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 buildings and construction sector is the largest generator of greenhouse gases by a wide margin, accounting for an eye-popping 37% of global emissions. — Michael Pink, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 The new launch will also have a 48-volt electrical assistance system, made up of a 1/7 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery attached to a belt alternator starter and a power train generator. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025 Health Minister Ximena Aguilera said its healthcare network is fully operational, running on generators that will provide hours of power. — Gerardo Lemos, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025 The four-story colonial has four fireplaces (one with a stone hearth) and, lest the power fail, a whole-house generator to keep things humming. — Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for generator
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  1. creator
  2. founder
  3. father
  4. author
  5. maker
Noun
  • Friedland builds her drama through sharp honesty, and tough as its material may be, few films are so tonally flexible, so able to turn on a dime: stray moments of tenderness, humility, even absurdity poke through, with a love and care for Ruth shown by characters and creators alike.
    — Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The creator and executive producer is Lorne Michaels.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of creator
Noun
  • Isaac is the founder and CEO of the American Energy Institute.
    — Paul Tilsley, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Just as startups grow from a spark of an idea to a structured organization, so can an emerging family office evolve from a single visionary founder to a sophisticated ecosystem.
    — Francois Botha, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of founder
Noun
  • His father was an addict, which was exacerbated by gambling’s legalization in his home state.
    — Adam Hudacek, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
  • After an illness and financial mismanagement force his father to accept early retirement, the family relocates from a suburban town to the countryside.
    — The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of father
Noun
  • The businesswoman and author starred alongside McConaughey in a recent Super Bowl ad campaign for Uber Eats, which saw the veteran actor play several different characters throughout history across various ads.
    — Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The bookseller brought up a high-profile example: Boris Akunin, a best-selling author of historical detective fiction, who has faced nearly every type of opprobrium for his criticism of Putin and the war.
    — Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of author
Noun
  • Anyway, here's a quick step-by-step for daily cleaning, following the good advice of toaster oven makers Breville, Cuisinart, and Panasonic.
    — Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The combination, makers say, is flexible and sturdy enough to resist leaks, tears, and cracks as the hose is put through its paces.
    — Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of maker

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