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innovators

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɪnəˌveɪtɝz// UK //ˈɪnəvˌeɪtəz// in·no·va·tors

n. people who introduce new ideas, methods, or products. They find better ways to do things or create something that has never existed before.

n. individuals who introduce new methods, ideas, or products. Often used in business and technology contexts to describe those who drive progress through creative problem-solving.


SIMPLE

The company is looking for young innovators to join the team.

CONTEXTUAL

Early tech innovators transformed the way we communicate by developing the first social media platforms.

COMPLEX

While many companies focus on incremental improvements, true innovators are willing to risk failure by pursuing entirely new paradigms that challenge established industry standards.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural to refer to a group or a class of people within an industry.

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