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as in writer
a person who creates a written work
a brilliant novel by a first-time author
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as in founder
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
the author of modern genetics
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as in Creator
capitalized
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
let us thank the Author of our being for all the blessings He has bestowed
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as in to write
to compose and set down on paper the words of
authored a new biography of Thomas Jefferson
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Recent Examples of author
Denise Petski, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
Rather than posting a couples' pic like many others, the journalist turned author, 55, uploaded a pic of the Amazon Founder, 61, alone at work in his office.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
John Hyatt, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2025
Newsweek has reached out to , the prominent conservative think tank that authored the 922-page document, for comment via email outside of regular working hours.
—Ewan Palmer, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Nickel Boys also is a finalist for the USC Scripter Award which recognizes the screenwriters and the authors behind the original works.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
Rather than posting a couples' pic like many others, the journalist turned author, 55, uploaded a pic of the Amazon Founder, 61, alone at work in his office.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
Last Thursday, the Wall Street Journal revealed that Marko Elez, a 25-year-old staffer of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, had a history of authoring racist and pro-eugenics online posts.
—John Hyatt, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2025
Newsweek has reached out to , the prominent conservative think tank that authored the 922-page document, for comment via email outside of regular working hours.
—Ewan Palmer, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for author
Noun
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Contributing Writer Nola Taylor Tillman is a contributing writer for Space.com.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Editor’s note: This opinion essay is being published anonymously because the writer fears for their job.—
Special to the Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Jason Mitchell, founder of The Connected Set, demonstrated Storyboarder.ai, a $50-per-month animation tool that converts scripts into storyboards through generative AI.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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Fyre Festival 2 is set to be held on Mexico’s Isla Mujeres between May 30 and June 2, according to the festival’s founder Billy McFarland.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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Neptune entering Aries the next day boosts your creative flow, so write, speak, draw, or dance it out.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Out of necessity, James Madison wrote, of some stable institution in the government.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The hope was that the trio could usher in a new phase for the reality universe, to move forward after the ignominy of its creator’s sudden exit.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2025
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Canon clearly hopes to change the story with the V1 and give creators and photo enthusiasts a pocket camera that delivers strong performance. Spiritual Successor to G1 X The V1 is billed as a hybrid camera that puts its video features at the forefront.—
Jim Fisher,
PCMAG,
21 Feb. 2025
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The story, penned by Charles Dionne, tells of the reappearance of a teenage boy which disrupts a Finnish immigrant family’s peace in Quebec.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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Lively, who played Serena van der Woodsen opposite Trachtenberg's Georgina Sparks, penned an emotional tribute on her Instagram Story Wednesday.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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At least four of the detainees whose families spoke with the Herald are fathers to children 5 years old or younger.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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Although years have passed since Belle's lies were exposed, Nick — now a father of two — still feels unsettled by his sister's actions, and wants to keep his children away from her.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Author.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/author. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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