Contriver and Imitator

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Contriver

Contriver noun - One who creates or introduces something new.
Usage example: a contriver of yet another piece of exercise equipment guaranteed to take off the pounds
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Synonyms for Contriver
Imitator is an antonym for contriver.
Nearby Words: contrive, contrivance, contrived, contriving

Imitator

Imitator noun - A person who adopts the appearance or behavior of another especially in an obvious way.
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Synonyms for Imitator
Contriver is an antonym for imitator.
Nearby Words: imitate, imitation, imitated, imitative, imitating
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