idea man

American  

noun

1. a person who is capable of and responsible for providing original ideas.

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Etymology

Origin of idea man

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

In his memoir, Mr. Dozier summed it up: “Brian was all music, Eddie was all lyrics, and I was the idea man who bridged both.”

From New York Times • Aug. 9, 2022

As the idea man behind the pants phenomenon, Svae said there is more to it than just free publicity.

From Washington Times • Jan. 23, 2018

I started working with Alton Kelley, an outrageous idea man and artist who was part of a local collective called the Family Dog.

From The Guardian • May 21, 2017

Over the course of any day, White is boss, bandmate, producer, project supervisor, businessman, pragmatist, and idea man.

From The New Yorker • Mar. 5, 2017

Ned took his half and insisted that since Jinx was the idea man, he should have the extra seventy-five cents.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool