innovator

[in-uh-vey-ter]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of innovator¹

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

Example Sentences

"Our Doctoral Network is about shaping the next generation of scientists and innovators in photonics," says Dr. Regina Gumenyuk, Project Coordinator at Tampere University.

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LIV was a company full of bold thinkers and innovators and mavericks who weren’t afraid to leave predictable jobs to move to this opportunity.

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Investors today have the opportunity to buy this beaten-down innovator that appears fundamentally undervalued.

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Through my work as a healthcare researcher and innovator, I directly see thousands of patients across the U.S. struggling to utilize the health-insurance system, which routinely fails them at the darkest moments in their lives.

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Ever an innovator in sustainable fashion, this midi skirt from Gabriela Hearst features soft leather in a feminine silhouette but with a raw-cut hem that references the power of nature.

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