AUTHORS Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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plural of author

as in writers

a person who creates a written work a brilliant novel by a first-time author

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nonauthors

as in creators

a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor the author of modern genetics

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verb

present tense third-person singular of author

as in writes

to compose and set down on paper the words of authored a new biography of Thomas Jefferson

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There’s still time for some reflection on 2024, and The Athletic’s tennis writers Matt Futterman and Charlie Eccleshare are here for the first of two mailbags, answering your questions submitted earlier this month.

Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
This year, the Pinta Pride Project has assembled more than 800 letter writers from across the country to send out cards, letters and drawings to members of the community who have asked to be included.

Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024

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