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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
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for author
Noun
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Honestly, this is the hardest this writer has laughed this season.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The High Potential writers are currently mapping out the new season.—
Scott Huver,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2025
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On LinkedIn, Vaughn is listed as the founder and chairman of craft beer delivery company Tavour.—
Maria Pasquini,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Tuck Meng Yee, founder and partner at JRT Partners, a single-family office, echoed Koh’s comments.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Cookbooks written from Syria to Spain featured the dish.—
Claire Turrell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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But Hansi Flick’s high press penned Atletico back and, by half-time, Barca were 3-2 up thanks to goals from Pedri, Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez’s free header from a corner.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Billie Lourd penned a sweet message to her husband Rydell for his 33rd birthday.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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His grandparents on both sides of the family live in Milwaukee, as do his father’s three brothers and sister and his mother’s sister.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The podcast itself is very emotional in terms of coming to terms with who her father is, and also sitting down with the family members of her father’s victims.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Author.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/author. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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