creator

noun

cre·​a·​tor krē-ˈā-tər How to pronounce creator (audio)
: one that creates usually by bringing something new or original into being
especially, Creator : god sense 1

Examples of creator in a Sentence

the creator of the popular television show although some people see Freud as the creator of psychology, that isn't really true
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Kyrsten Sinema became the first openly bisexual U.S. senator, as well as the first female senator for Arizona. 2018: Stan Lee, comic book writer and creator of characters such as Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Black Panther and many others, died at age 95. Christopher Howley, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024 The major label has been seeing revenue growth in recent years due to rising fees from music subscription services and tech initiatives, including investments in artificial intelligence software and apps, to reduce costs and drive market reach for creators. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024 The creator trying to stand out in a sea of ho-hum, same-old content. Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 The Venetian has also partnered with Kate Byrne and Nicole Sievers, cofounders and podcast hosts and creators of Two Girls 1 Formula — who have built up a devoted fan base of more than 55,000 social media followers. Kanika Talwar, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for creator 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English creatour, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French criator, creator, borrowed from Latin creātor "one who begets or brings into being," from creāre "to beget, give birth to, create entry 1" + -tor, agent suffix

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of creator was in the 14th century

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“Creator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creator. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

creator

noun
cre·​ator
krē-ˈāt-ər
1
: one that creates or produces : maker
2
capitalized : god sense 1

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