innovator
noun
a person or group that introduces something new or does something for the first time.
innovators
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pluralof innovator.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The standoff highlights the headaches facing Windrose, which has received considerable media attention and has been compared with innovators such as Waymo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
What did you come to understand about what they’re after as innovators versus what you’re after as a creative?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
He noted that Mastercard successfully transitioned into the era of mobile commerce in the past and today has partnerships with agentic-AI innovators and cryptocurrency players.
From MarketWatch ● May 25, 2026
The traditional world of sport is being challenged like rarely before, with a host of disruptors and innovators pushing the boundaries in pursuit of growth.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
Europe’s fragmentation did, and China’s unity didn’t, foster the advance of technology, science, and capitalism by fostering competition between states and providing innovators with alternative sources of support and havens from persecution.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
