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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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Jason Ma, Fortune Europe, 14 Oct. 2024
This material presents information through the date indicated, reflecting the author’s current expectations, and is subject to revision by the author, though the author is under no obligation to do so.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024
This collaboration with publisher Assouline, authored by historian Nicholas Foulkes, beautifully narrates the house’s story through exquisite imagery and insightful interviews with members of the six-generation family.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Writing for Project Syndicate, economist and author Anders Åslund warned that Russia may need to conclude its war in Ukraine by the end of 2025 to prevent economic catastrophe.
—Jason Ma, Fortune Europe, 14 Oct. 2024
This material presents information through the date indicated, reflecting the author’s current expectations, and is subject to revision by the author, though the author is under no obligation to do so.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
Verb
The commission website also provides links to decisions authored by the Appeals Court judges and Supreme Court justices up for retention.
—Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024
This collaboration with publisher Assouline, authored by historian Nicholas Foulkes, beautifully narrates the house’s story through exquisite imagery and insightful interviews with members of the six-generation family.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Author.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/author. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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