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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
But the authentic article, the originator, was American Girl.
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
Being flexible didn’t take away from the need to build a culture, but the company — arguably the originator of Silicon Valley — was committed to being around for many years to come and that meant being adaptable, Sawyer said.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Again, this somewhat ragged rendition isn’t equal to the multi-layered studio version or live ones heard on bootlegs; in particular, the Stills and Young interplay from a Dallas 1968 show makes the Springfield sound like the true originators of the jam band concept.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 Dec. 2024
Beyond the numbers: What to know about Navy Federal
No. 1 originator of VA loans in the U.S.
Zero-down Military Choice loan allow sellers to contribute up to 6% of down payment.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
Being flexible didn’t take away from the need to build a culture, but the company — arguably the originator of Silicon Valley — was committed to being around for many years to come and that meant being adaptable, Sawyer said.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Again, this somewhat ragged rendition isn’t equal to the multi-layered studio version or live ones heard on bootlegs; in particular, the Stills and Young interplay from a Dallas 1968 show makes the Springfield sound like the true originators of the jam band concept.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 Dec. 2024
Beyond the numbers: What to know about Navy Federal
No. 1 originator of VA loans in the U.S.
Zero-down Military Choice loan allow sellers to contribute up to 6% of down payment.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
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The founder of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, has announced substantial changes to the way that his company’s two most popular products, the social media networks Facebook and Instagram, will be moderated going forward.The Editors, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025
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That had much to do with the party’s history: Its founders in 1972 included former Nazi soldiers, collaborators with the wartime Vichy regime and onetime members of a group that carried out deadly attacks meant to thwart Algeria’s struggle to free itself from French colonial rule.Catherine Porter, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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The designer remodeled the garage to contain his design studio and a sleeping loft that allows the couple to host overnight guests, given that the second bedroom functions as an office.Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
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But if there's one moment in particular that stands out, let alone changed his own perspective of himself as a professional fashion designer?Skyler Caruso, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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William Arruda is a personal branding pioneer, keynote speaker, founder of Reach Personal Branding, and creator of the 360Reach Personal Brand Survey ...William Arruda, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Here's how some of these creators are preparing for the ban.Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Jan. 2025
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The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations with which the author is affiliated.Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The author is a professor of literature and creative writing at the University of St. Thomas.Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2025
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Klint Kubiak, Saints offensive coordinator Stefanski worked with both Kubiak and Kubiak’s father, Gary, in Minnesota.Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Janice had moved her young family there after Combs’ father Melvin was murdered in 1972.Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2025
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