as in author
a person who creates a written work
a writer who is still trying to get published
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Recent Examples of writer
Associated Press writer Sylvie Corbet in Evian-Les-Bains contributed.
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ABC News, 16 June 2026
The Sun Sentinel Editorial Board consists of Executive Editor Gretchen Day-Bryant, Editorial Page Editor Steve Bousquet, Deputy Editorial Page Editor Dan Sweeney and editorial writers Pat Beall and Martin Dyckman.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Will Barker joined The Week team as a staff writer in 2025, covering UK and global news and politics.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
Every article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 June 2026
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ABC News, 16 June 2026
The Sun Sentinel Editorial Board consists of Executive Editor Gretchen Day-Bryant, Editorial Page Editor Steve Bousquet, Deputy Editorial Page Editor Dan Sweeney and editorial writers Pat Beall and Martin Dyckman.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Will Barker joined The Week team as a staff writer in 2025, covering UK and global news and politics.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
Every article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for writer
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The James Beard Foundation was founded in 1986 and is named for the legendary cookbook author who has been called America’s first foodie.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The foundation’s media awards, honoring cookbook authors, journalists and other media professionals, were presented Saturday, June 13.—
Brock Keeling,
Daily News,
16 June 2026
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Spencer went on to marry Raine, Countess of Dartmouth — her mother was the romantic fiction novelist Barbara Cartland, who showered Diana’s world with pulp romance.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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James Lasdun’s new book, The Family Man, reckons with the Alex Murdaugh murder case, which the poet, novelist, screenwriter, and short-story writer covered for The New Yorker.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
17 June 2026
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Beatty’s biographer, Peter Biskind, also famously estimated that the number of women Beatty had slept with could be as high as 12,275.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
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Beatty’s biographer, Peter Biskind, also famously estimated that the number of women Beatty had slept with could be as high as 12,275.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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For more than a decade, the Ignite fellowship has brought together storytellers ages 18 to 25 for professional development and community-building.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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Cindy was also a gifted storyteller.—
Ann Larson,
Time,
11 June 2026
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James Lasdun’s new book, The Family Man, reckons with the Alex Murdaugh murder case, which the poet, novelist, screenwriter, and short-story writer covered for The New Yorker.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
17 June 2026
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James Baldwin, a poet, activist and essayist, is one of the most influential figures in American history.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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“Writer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writer. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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