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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
Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
This material presents information through the date indicated, reflecting the author’s current expectations, and is subject to revision by the author, though the author is under no obligation to do so.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Articles attributed to this byline are authored by paying advertisers.
—Fortune Games, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Members also recalled a presentation on author Jane Austen by historian Lucy Worsley.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
This material presents information through the date indicated, reflecting the author’s current expectations, and is subject to revision by the author, though the author is under no obligation to do so.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Cody served as a preservation planner in 2014 and authored the report to recommend the building for historic protection.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Articles attributed to this byline are authored by paying advertisers.
—Fortune Games, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for author
Noun
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Mara Brock Akil is set to receive one of the industry’s highest honors at this year’s Hollywood Confidential, where the trailblazing writer and producer will be celebrated with the ICON Award.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Sep. 2025
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Susan Devaney is the staff writer at British Vogue, covering fashion, celebrity and lifestyle news and features.—
Susan Devaney,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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The manhunt for the person who killed Charlie Kirk, the influential founder of the right-wing youth activist group Turning Point USA, has entered its second day.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, 31, is a right-wing political activist and co-founder of the Turning Point USA nonprofit that promotes far-right policies and politics on high school and college campuses.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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It could have been derived from Jira Monster, a 1952 story written by Shigeru Kayama about a lizard-like creature that caused mayhem on a Pacific island.—
Michael Taube,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Day-Lewis wrote the script alongside his son.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The documentary, celebrating the life and legacy of Pee-wee Herman creator Paul Reubens, received the honor of Best Documentary or Nonfiction Special.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Shot on a real-life lavish Utah estate, Mountainhead is another modern satire from Succession creator Jesse Armstrong — who reunited with that HBO drama’s composer Nicholas Britell for more unforgettable music.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Garcia penned the feature script for the project, which scored in the top 1% on The Black List.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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His words were accurate, but the piece was never submitted as an essay penned by him.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Celebrating the assassination of a 31 year old father of two young kids is disturbing; that teachers would be among those who do so is completely unacceptable.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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His father, a hard-working Russian immigrant and patriotic US bomber pilot, taught him to respect authority.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Author.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/author. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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