as in authors
a person who creates a written work
a writer who is still trying to get published
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Recent Examples of writers
Some of those writers enjoy long, successful careers.
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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
In this season’s conversations with writers—who all listen to the institute’s archival sound of writers across decades—a new theme emerges.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Eight to 10 writers from regions including Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Caribbean and Oceania will be selected for the inaugural group.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
But this teenager from South Georgia will be — along with a full squad of seven AJC writers and photojournalists.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Nguyen said working with trans writers meant being able to laugh at typical tropes in storytelling and get right to work.
—Candace Hansen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Now in its 27th year, the annual festival has welcomed stars from popular television shows and movies, comic book writers and illustrators, cosplayers, and vendors to celebrate their favorite superheroes and characters.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Fortunately for readers at The Athletic, Pete Sampson and Seth Emerson have memories that stretch back to 1981 (and beyond), even if our Notre Dame and Georgia beat writers missed that matchup in New Orleans.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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
In this season’s conversations with writers—who all listen to the institute’s archival sound of writers across decades—a new theme emerges.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Eight to 10 writers from regions including Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Caribbean and Oceania will be selected for the inaugural group.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
But this teenager from South Georgia will be — along with a full squad of seven AJC writers and photojournalists.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Nguyen said working with trans writers meant being able to laugh at typical tropes in storytelling and get right to work.
—Candace Hansen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Now in its 27th year, the annual festival has welcomed stars from popular television shows and movies, comic book writers and illustrators, cosplayers, and vendors to celebrate their favorite superheroes and characters.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Fortunately for readers at The Athletic, Pete Sampson and Seth Emerson have memories that stretch back to 1981 (and beyond), even if our Notre Dame and Georgia beat writers missed that matchup in New Orleans.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writers
authors
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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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“Writers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writers. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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