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

It’s surprising because ARK invests in disruptive innovators that it believes can deliver sizable long-term returns, so tends to buy the dip when there’s a major selloff in one of the stocks it likes.

From Barron's

It’s surprising because ARK invests in disruptive innovators that it believes can deliver sizable long-term returns, so tends to buy the dip when there’s a major selloff in one of the stocks it likes.

From Barron's

“It was daunting at times, but through it all, what sustained me was the passion I saw every day from great storytellers, innovators, leaders and people around the world.”

From Los Angeles Times

The brokerage still favors drug innovators with robust pipelines and strong earnings growth potential, as well as internet healthcare players with advanced AI algorithms.

From The Wall Street Journal

Microsoft always starts slowly and it isn’t much of an innovator.

From Barron's