creator
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- creatorship noun
- creatress noun
Etymology
Origin of creator
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English creato(u)r, creatur(e), from Anglo-French creator, creature, Old French creatur, criator, from Latin creātor, equivalent to creā(re) create + -tor -tor
Example Sentences
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Just last week, wildly popular content creator IShowSpeed was approved for a Ghanaian passport after stopping in the country on a whirlwind African tour.
From BBC
The lawmakers’ letter raises a series of questions surrounding the livelihood of creators, the use of AI and “concrete steps” about preserving jobs in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times
Netflix has recently sought to ink deals with content creators, including popular YouTubers, in an effort to boost its own offerings.
From BBC
“I would not want to be a snow creator or event host this go around. It’s going to be kind of tricky.”
From Los Angeles Times
The 29-year-old content creator in San Francisco paid $168 a month last year for a Blue Shield health plan through Covered California.
From Los Angeles Times
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