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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
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Chang is the senior author on a study that looked at the effect diets might have on rebuilding the gut microbiome – the community of microbes living in the colon – after the sometimes devastating effects of antibiotics.
—Michael Franco
may 11, New Atlas, 11 May 2025
Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Chu, who directed the film, and Kevin Kwan, who authored the novel of the same name that inspired the film, serve as executive producers.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Camilla Viola Palm, the study's lead author, explained that while previous research often relied on questionnaires to gauge child activity, this study's use of objective movement tracking makes its findings especially compelling.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Chang is the senior author on a study that looked at the effect diets might have on rebuilding the gut microbiome – the community of microbes living in the colon – after the sometimes devastating effects of antibiotics.
—Michael Franco
may 11, New Atlas, 11 May 2025
Verb
Mike Maric, a former competitive freediver and a professor at the University of Pavia in Italy, has authored four books about breathing and worked with some of the top athletes in Italy, including Olympic gold medalist swimmer Federica Pellegrini.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Chu, who directed the film, and Kevin Kwan, who authored the novel of the same name that inspired the film, serve as executive producers.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for author
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Follow the writer of this newsletter on social media @jimreineking.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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The uncertainty deepened this spring, when founder and longtime owner Bob Gamer died at the age of 86.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2025
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And, as John Gillet, CEO and founder of Gillet Agency, a financial planning firm, added, that’s a solid target for people to save up to for retirement.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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Sarah, who is an avid diver, has also written two books about her experiences: Noodle Loses Dad, a 2020 children’s book about loss, grief and blended families, and her memoir, A Time for Truth: My Father Jason and My Search for Justice and Healing, released in February 2025.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Thorne also wrote Toxic Town, also streamed by Netflix, telling the real-life story of the Corby case that occurred in the 1980s and ‘90s, when numerous children were born with birth defects after a toxic waste site was established near the town in Northamptonshire, UK.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
10 May 2025
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The influencers and creators in our community play a critical role in this strategy, and much of our highest-performing content is in their voice.—
Billee Howard,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Brunson, the star and creator of Abbott Elementary, returned to host SNL for the second time alongside Benson Boone as the night’s musical guest.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 May 2025
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The song, penned by Lambert and Wilson alongside award-winning singer-songwriter Brandy Clark, debuted at Thursday evening's ACM Awards broadcast on Prime Video.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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An adaptation of the book by Dean Kuipers, penned by Tommy Murphy (Holding the Man), Burning Rainbow Farm tells the true story of Tom Crosslin and Rollie Rohm, a couple in rural Michigan who build a peaceful, pot-friendly utopia called Rainbow Farm.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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Jason Corbett was found dead in his house after there was an altercation between his wife Molly Martens, and her father, ex FBI agent Thomas Martens.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
9 May 2025
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Key Background Pope Leo XIV, 69, was born in Chicago to his mother, Mildred Martinez, a librarian, and his father, Louis Prevost, a World War II Navy veteran and school superintendent.—
Nicholas Reimann,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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“Author.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/author. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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