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

This churn is the result of a bundle of policies and institutions that encourage innovation at the firm level, and protects yesterday’s innovators without making them entrenched.

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We must invite d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing people not just into the audience, but into the center of the creative process as composers, performers and innovators.

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To audience laughter, Meyers continued: "I've always believed he was a visionary, an innovator, a great president and an even better golfer."

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“I’ve always believed he was a visionary, an innovator, a great president and even better golfer,” he joked.

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“Our mission has always been to provide a space for creators, innovators and thought leaders to gather and connect.”

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