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
Keep the generator dry, such as with a tarp held up on poles, and do not use it in rain or wet conditions, according to the Red Cross.
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Jenny Gross, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
While the drums of discontent grow louder, their last option is to blow the generator and plunge Silo 18 into darkness, and Sheriff Billings concurs with Knox's last-ditch idea to gain control.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Sources tell TVLine that the trio consists of a socially inept tech millionaire, a wannabe influencer and a content generator for a SoCal cannabis shop.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 17 Jan. 2025
Since the measures were imposed, tankers carrying Russian oil have been stuck off the coast of China, and further sanctions could hit Moscow's key revenue generator.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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Jenny Gross, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
While the drums of discontent grow louder, their last option is to blow the generator and plunge Silo 18 into darkness, and Sheriff Billings concurs with Knox's last-ditch idea to gain control.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Sources tell TVLine that the trio consists of a socially inept tech millionaire, a wannabe influencer and a content generator for a SoCal cannabis shop.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 17 Jan. 2025
Since the measures were imposed, tankers carrying Russian oil have been stuck off the coast of China, and further sanctions could hit Moscow's key revenue generator.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generator
Noun
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What the voyage now represents is the unmaking of ideas from some of the great thinkers and creators of the age.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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The show will reportedly explore themes of home, lifestyle, and personal reflections, aligning with Meghan’s growing role as a content creator and entrepreneur.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Jessika Gatewood is the founder of Gatewood Designs.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sikkema was the founder of the gallery formerly known as Sikkema Jenkins & Co., whose roster includes Kara Walker, Jeffrey Gibson, and Louis Fratino.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His father might have scratched his head at such antics, but the community couldn’t get enough of Ted’s quirky charm.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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Now over a year sober, Trace made a plea to his father after his inaugural performance sparked concern.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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Focusing on tales of Victory in Europe (BE) Day, it’s written and presented by author Giles Milton and directed and produced by Linda Saville, 3DD’s Head of Production.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2025
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Her husband of more than 30 years, the celebrated author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Tony Horwitz, had suddenly collapsed on a sidewalk in Washington and died.—
Karen Campbell,
The Christian Science Monitor,
4 Feb. 2025
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Each town was equipped with livery stables, blacksmiths, grocers, banks, dry goods, and shops to house shoemakers, broom makers, harness makers and so on.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Some one-seat eVTOL makers, like Pivotal, have already started delivering their electric aircraft.—
J. George Gorant,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Generator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generator. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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