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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
Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
John Patrick Shanley is one of the best current authors of plays.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
The Fremont Police Department Crimes Against Persons Unit authored multiple search warrants and court orders in connection with this case.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The four authors represent groups that advocate for protecting wildlife, preserving nature, maintaining hiking trails and sustaining ranchers — all very different uses and seemingly strange bedfellows.
—Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
John Patrick Shanley is one of the best current authors of plays.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Which teams will author their own heroic stories this fall?
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
The Fremont Police Department Crimes Against Persons Unit authored multiple search warrants and court orders in connection with this case.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for author
Noun
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Our theme this year was the enemy within for the writers’ room.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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When work evokes an involuntary emotional response, that is this writer's threshold for the definition of Art.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The actor noted that Skydance founder David Ellison, who executive produced Beyond and Into Darkness, is now chairman and CEO of Paramount Skydance Corporation following the merger.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The restaurant started after founders Hoss and Khaseta Grigg made the leap from a food truck to a Meridian restaurant in 2012.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Gatlin wrote on TikTok, reacting to the news, also celebrating that Swift is dropping her album The Life of a Showgirl on Oct. 3, the same release date of her own debut album.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
14 Aug. 2025
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This weather report was generated automatically using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The creator of Apple’s Hijack is back with a new thriller starring Dominic West and Sienna Miller.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
20 Aug. 2025
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The average six-figure creator on Kajabi works just four days a week and has a team of two or fewer.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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From the New York Times bestselling author, Tia Williams, who has penned the books The Accidental Diva, The Perfect Find, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde, and more, Audre and Bash Are Just Friends is a fun read, especially for those who are also fans of books by Jenny Han.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
14 Aug. 2025
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In May, the coalition penned a letter to the president that asked him to consider including the Section 181 extension and other industry sweeteners into a reconciliation package making its way through Congress.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This gets tricky when her father sends Demi to watch over (or spy on) her at school.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
13 Aug. 2025
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During the meeting, the group read from a page and a half of cases of immigrants detained this year, including a father suffering from leukemia in metro Detroit with three children who was arrested five days ago, Kovari said.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Author.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/author. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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