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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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Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 24 Jan. 2025
The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.
—Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
As detailed in a memorandum filed on Thursday and authored by attorney J. Cal Mayo, Jr., the NCAA defends the five-year rule as both compliant with antitrust law and logical within the context of college education.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas and a group of 17 plaintiffs challenged the law on behalf of themselves, booksellers, patrons of bookstores, bookseller associations and author associations.
—Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 24 Jan. 2025
The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.
—Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
It was leaked by a social media account supposedly authored by former spy Fernando Pocino.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
As detailed in a memorandum filed on Thursday and authored by attorney J. Cal Mayo, Jr., the NCAA defends the five-year rule as both compliant with antitrust law and logical within the context of college education.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for author
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The Sacramento Bee 916-321-1363 Jason Anderson is The Sacramento Bee’s Kings beat writer.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
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Was that ever a major concern of yours in the writers’ room? Gemmill: Oh, absolutely.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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The founder built on The Seven Intentions and created an online course in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Ken Squire is the founder and president of 13D Monitor, an institutional research service on shareholder activism, and the founder and portfolio manager of the 13D Activist Fund, a mutual fund that invests in a portfolio of activist 13D investments.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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Denzel Washington let slip that writer-director Ryan Coogler is currently writing him a role for the third entry in the superhero series, while a recent report asserted that Marvel is considering recasting the role of T'Challa, which was indelibly played by the late Chadwick Boseman.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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In the greater Bay Area, insurers who opt into the plan will be required to write more policies in Marin, Napa, and Santa Cruz counties, as well as parts of San Mateo and Sonoma counties and a sliver of Santa Clara County.—
Ethan Varian,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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In December, it was announced that a feature film based on the series, written and directed by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, was in the works.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Franchise creator Kevin Williamson is directing with Guy Busick (2022’s Scream and Scream VI) writing.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
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Miley's brother Trace penned an open letter to Billy on Instagram days later addressing his behavior.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Luka Doncic penned a farewell letter to Dallas Mavericks fans on Sunday, hours after the team traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster that shook the NBA world.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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Like his father, 15-year-old Carlos Jr. can dodge punches and counterpunch.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Feb. 2025
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Now over a year sober, Trace made a plea to his father after his inaugural performance sparked concern.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Author.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/author. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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