inventor

Example Sentences

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“The romantic myth of the lone inventor doesn’t really hold up.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The other was being recruited by Arnold Beckman, a Caltech alum, a renowned inventor of scientific instruments, and scientific advisor to L.A.’s rudimentary air pollution control operation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Look Mum No Computer is a solo artist, songwriter and YouTuber, who is also described as "an inventor of unique musical machines".

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

This was basically the argument made by Jamie Siminoff, the founder and head inventor of Ring, as he went on an apology tour of sorts to try and mitigate the post-Super Bowl damage.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

While we waited, I told Annie that I’m going to become an inventor when I grow up.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman