formulator

noun

Definition of formulatornext
as in inventor
one who creates or introduces something new the formulator of the microcomputer

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Recent Examples of formulator That dead end is pushing shoppers and formulators toward a third option. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 The DeniBrite system taps into Novonesis’ enzymatic bleaching solution designed to help formulators and laundries create distinctive denim designs such as bright contrasts and vintage fades in a more sustainable way. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026 Breeders selecting for aroma formulators trying to replicate a strain’s signature profile, and product developers puzzling over why two batches of the same cultivar smell different, were all missing a variable nobody knew existed. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Minor cannabinoid synthesis can also create cleaner supply chains for formulators and product companies that need consistent inputs for wellness, pharmaceutical or functional consumer applications. — Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026 And as a founder, CEO, and formulator for Lesse, distractions can be plenty. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulator
  1. inventor
  2. designer
  3. developer
  4. founder
Noun
  • The photos also provide a peek at John Cadbury (Pearce Quigley), Elizabeth’s mother, Dorothy (Joanna Scanlan), and fellow inventor, Joseph Rowntree (Mathew Baynton).
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The five original Nobel Prizes were created under the terms of Swedish inventor and industrialist Alfred Nobel’s will and have been awarded since 1901, with only limited interruptions, chiefly during World War I and World War II.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of inventor
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  • Yet despite these challenges, jeans remain a cornerstone of consumers’ wardrobes, a creative canvas for emerging designers and an incubator for innovation.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Automatic Seafood & Oysters is an altar to Gulf seafood from the accomplished chef Adam Evans and designer Suzanne Humphries.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of designer
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  • Eaton, in conjunction with developer Sue Powers’ Urban Ventures, plans to renovate the building and reduce its unit count from 62 to 50, with each unit getting its own bathroom for the first time.
    — Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • To roll out these commercial units quickly during the 2030s, the developer relies on an architectural divide.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of developer
Noun
  • Journey founder/guitarist Neal Schon returned to the stage 10 minutes later and said that Castronovo had been taken to the hospital, per the outlet.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Compared to Springsteen or Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Horwitz and Haugen were largely unfamiliar to the public, giving White more room to make the role his own.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of founder

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“Formulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulator. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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