1
as in writer
a person who creates a written work
a brilliant novel by a first-time author
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in founder
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
the author of modern genetics
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in to write
to compose and set down on paper the words of
authored a new biography of Thomas Jefferson
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of author
Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
Almost every author uses the raw material of their life to fuel their writing, and Yigit Turhan is no exception.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2025
Accompanying that statement was a citation of two decisions, both of them authored by Roberts, that provide the intellectual foundation for Trump’s assault on independent agencies and the broader workings of the federal government.
—Cristian Farias, The New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for author
Noun
Tabloids hinted at steamy extramarital affairs— perhaps a gigolo, a former love, a famous author, but nothing came of those speculations.
—Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
Almost every author uses the raw material of their life to fuel their writing, and Yigit Turhan is no exception.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
Abrego Garcia's attorneys wrote in their initial complaint that their client's name was not included in a Hyattsville City Police Department report about the Home Depot arrest, and said that the detective who authored the gang affiliation part of the report had been suspended.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2025
Accompanying that statement was a citation of two decisions, both of them authored by Roberts, that provide the intellectual foundation for Trump’s assault on independent agencies and the broader workings of the federal government.
—Cristian Farias, The New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for author
Recent Examples of Synonyms for author
Noun
-
The High Potential writers are currently mapping out the new season.—
Scott Huver,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2025
-
Honestly, this is the hardest this writer has laughed this season.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Jeff Bezos falls after Blue Origin New Shepard capsule lands Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos took a tumble in Texas while circling the New Shepard capsule that landed safely after carrying fiancee Lauren Sanchez, pop star Katy Perry and others to space, Monday.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
-
On the other hand, Prather, founder of The Original Article, carved his niche in Long Beach, focusing on turning creative ideas into profitable products with a clear vision and collaborative approach.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Executive-produced by Guy Ritchie, created and written by Ronan Bennett and written by Jez Butterworth, MobLand stars Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren in a story about two mob families who clash in a war that threatens to topple empires and lives.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
4 Apr. 2025
-
His career has been spent writing and editing for various newspapers, magazines and online publications before moving to Northwest Arkansas in 2024.—
Anthony Madden,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
But while Bad Influence is focused on the story of one influencer and her allegedly aggressive momager, the series also highlights the exploitation inherent to child influencing — a conflict both creator and consumers are challenged by to this day.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
-
Michaels is the creator and executive producer of SNL UK, and the show will be produced by his company Broadway Video and Universal Television Alternative Studio’s U.K. production team.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
It is penned by Mrksa (Episodes 1, 3 and 6), Polly Buckle (Episodes 2 and 4) and Giula Sandler (Episode 5).—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
-
Davis Entertainment had been spearheading the development of the project going back to when Hurwitz and Schlossberg penned the initial draft.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Metcalf’s father said that Austin, a Memorial High student, died in the arms of his twin brother, who tried to stop the bleeding.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
-
It is understood that father and son didn’t meet before Charles and Camilla headed to Italy.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Author.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/author. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share