variants
or littérateurs
as in writers
a person who creates a written work
Washington Irving is generally credited as the first American litterateur to gain a reputation in Britain and on the Continent
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Noun
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Some of those writers enjoy long, successful careers.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026 -
But most writers, even those adversely affected, are quick to point out that the writing was on the wall well before the strikes.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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This gap has real consequences, the authors argue.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Now, agents field interest from sometimes dozens of potential buyers, and authors can pick the deal most appealing to them.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Litterateurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litterateurs. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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