creator

noun

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

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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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They are aimed at turning creator output into lasting businesses and IP that can travel. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 But in fashion, demand often peaks much earlier, when a piece is new, in season or suddenly everywhere because a creator wore it. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Additionally, Merritt Wever, Mason Gooding and Abbey Lee have joined the cast, while The Bear creator Chris Storer has boarded as an exec producer. — Peter White, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Something has to change in order to get more shows and movies to the air and to better empower creators. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for creator

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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

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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 19 Oct. 2026.

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creator

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