innovator

American  

[in-uh-vey-ter] / ˈɪn əˌveɪ tər /

noun

1. a person or group that introduces something new or does something for the first time.

   He is a true pioneer and innovator who always pushes the boundaries and follows his visions.

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Etymology

Origin of innovator

First recorded in 1590–1600; Late Latin innovātor, equivalent to Latin innovāt(us) + -or -or ² ( def. ); innovate ( def. )

Example Sentences

Strasbourg president Marc Keller has called him an "innovator", praising his ability to understand their vision and immediately carry it out.

From BBC

“Now, with more stable ground underfoot and a backlog brimming with the next wave of innovators, we’re optimistic that the IPO market will resume its long-awaited pickup in 2026,” the Renaissance analysts said.

From Barron's

His studios created some of the world's best-selling video games, and Zampella was considered an innovator in first-person military shooter style games.

From Barron's

It claims to be an innovator in bringing subscriptions to fashion, and its latest UK accounts showed revenue of just under £20m in 2024.

From BBC

In the medium term, we need an explosion of everyday innovators in businesses, nonprofits, education, elected office and beyond.

From The Wall Street Journal