as in founder
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
Alfred Stieglitz is often credited as the establisher of photography as an art form
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Wearing only a bathing suit, a dressing gown, and a swim cap, McPherson—the founder of one of America’s first megachurches and just about the most famous woman in the country—had a street waffle for lunch, then settled in the shade of an umbrella just north of Venice Beach to work on a sermon.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025 -
On the other hand, Prather, founder of The Original Article, carved his niche in Long Beach, focusing on turning creative ideas into profitable products with a clear vision and collaborative approach.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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But while Bad Influence is focused on the story of one influencer and her allegedly aggressive momager, the series also highlights the exploitation inherent to child influencing — a conflict both creator and consumers are challenged by to this day.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Michaels is the creator and executive producer of SNL UK, and the show will be produced by his company Broadway Video and Universal Television Alternative Studio’s U.K. production team.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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It is understood that father and son didn’t meet before Charles and Camilla headed to Italy.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In 1913, his father acquired the famed Indore Pear diamonds from Chaumet, marking the beginning of a long-standing relationship with the historic Parisian Maison, Christie’s said.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Establisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establisher. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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