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one who creates or introduces something new the inventor of the electric light bulb
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Recent Examples of inventor At the time, the board turned to Jobs, a prolific inventor who co-founded the company before being pushed out in 1985, to return as CEO. —
Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026 Named Leonardo after the Renaissance painter, scientist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci and decorated with lavish chandeliers, antique mirrors and artwork that pays homage to the famous Old Master, the restaurant at 2000 Collins Ave. —Connie Ogle april 20, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026 Lillo himself was a jack of all trades — a ginseng farmer, an inventor and a metal artist for decades. —John Lauritsen, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 His inventions included an efficient alternating generator and a three-phase electrical circuit, according to the Lemelson MIT website devoted to support of modern-day inventors. —Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Chiffon cake’s origin story is fascinating, starting with an insurance salesman who moved to Hollywood, and ending in classic capitalism (the inventor ultimately sold his formula to General Mills). —Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026 The two pick up best friends, a robot inventor and a kung-fu practicing woman, who have their own romance on the sidelines. —Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026 Others get more personal, as when Anushka (Meaghan Rath), the ineffectual chief ethicist at a Google-like giant, and her oddball inventor husband, Martin (Simon Helberg), butt heads over her skepticism of his work. —Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026 What Crockett should be identified as is the inventor of her own specific method of movement training, a cocktail of conditioning and character coaching she’s developed over nearly 20 years of studying bodies. —Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026 Named Leonardo after the Renaissance painter, scientist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci and decorated with lavish chandeliers, antique mirrors and artwork that pays homage to the famous Old Master, the restaurant at 2000 Collins Ave. —Connie Ogle april 20, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026 Lillo himself was a jack of all trades — a ginseng farmer, an inventor and a metal artist for decades. —John Lauritsen, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 His inventions included an efficient alternating generator and a three-phase electrical circuit, according to the Lemelson MIT website devoted to support of modern-day inventors. —Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Chiffon cake’s origin story is fascinating, starting with an insurance salesman who moved to Hollywood, and ending in classic capitalism (the inventor ultimately sold his formula to General Mills). —Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026 The two pick up best friends, a robot inventor and a kung-fu practicing woman, who have their own romance on the sidelines. —Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026 Others get more personal, as when Anushka (Meaghan Rath), the ineffectual chief ethicist at a Google-like giant, and her oddball inventor husband, Martin (Simon Helberg), butt heads over her skepticism of his work. —Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026 What Crockett should be identified as is the inventor of her own specific method of movement training, a cocktail of conditioning and character coaching she’s developed over nearly 20 years of studying bodies. —Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
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Shopping, dining, and entertainment are on tap at the village-like Shops at Kukuiʻula, where residents will find boutiques with upscale global brands as well as island designers, fine dining restaurants and casual eateries, weekly farmers markets, and occasional live music.— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Police Department officers are searching for two burglary suspects who allegedly broke into a Westwood home, stealing jewelry and designer handbags.— Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Apple’s John Ternus speaks during Apple’s annual worldwide developer conference (WWDC) in San Jose, California, June 5, 2017.— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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The change lets these entities partner with developers without needing special waivers from local government, though some officials and religious leaders have raised concerns about long-term impacts on congregations.— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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Watkins, founder of the YBMen Project which provides young Black men with a safe place to discuss their mental health, manhood and social support, said studies show that 10% of Black adults experience moderate to severe depression, while 18% experience anxiety disorders.— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Physicist, engineer, and founder and CEO of Terraform Industries, a company scaling technology to produce cheap natural gas with sunlight and air with gigascale atmospheric hydrocarbon synthesis.— Big Think, Big Think, 21 Apr. 2026
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Beef Season 2 tackles everything from healthcare inequity to class dynamics and diaspora identity, and a majority of it was inspired by real-life events, creator Lee Sung Jin said.— Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2026
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More recently, Higher Ground has been setting up projects outside of Netflix, including the HBO sketch comedy series Life Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, from creator Larry David and Jeff Schaffer, which premieres in June.— Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2026
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Five‑generation workforces that tap older adults as talent, mentors, and innovators instead of nudging them to the sidelines.— Ken Dychtwald, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Jobs was known as a creative visionary, a fiery innovator who launched the iPhone and other iconic products.— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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About 146 years after that White House dinner, the originators behind McDonald’s began the relentless mission of making sure French fries, and the overall McDonald’s brand, were forever entangled with America.— Amanda Hancock, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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This is the originator that’s still innovating.— Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Inventor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/inventor. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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