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innovator

[in-uh-vey-ter] / ˈɪn əˌveɪ tər /


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It’s Miles Davis’ centennial, and fellow musicians discuss how the shapeshifting innovator transformed music over and over again and became more than a jazz legend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Once known more as a technology copycat than as an innovator, China now offers returnees a chance to work in cutting-edge industries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Jobs was known as a creative visionary, a fiery innovator who launched the iPhone and other iconic products.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

“John Ternus has the mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator, and the heart to lead with integrity and with honor,” Cook said of his replacement.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

It was named after Robert Metcalfe, an electrical engineer and innovator who helped develop the Ethernet computing standard used to connect computers over short distances.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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