Meaning & use
innovator
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A person who introduces new ideas, methods, or products.
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The award recognized her as a leading innovator in renewable technology.
Early innovators in the industry took big risks that later became standard practice.
A note on using this word
Commonly used in business and technology contexts to praise originality, often contrasted with 'follower' or 'imitator.'
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