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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
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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
Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
Solverson is one of the corresponding authors of the study.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
Articles attributed to this byline are authored by paying advertisers.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The author of the letter, Samuel Butler, submitted it under the pseudonym Cellarius, but later came to publicly embrace his position.
—Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
Solverson is one of the corresponding authors of the study.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
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Rogers authored legislation that develops models for schools to educate their students on dating violence; laws that provide safe transport to students; and wrote the state’s first bi-literacy program.
—John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
Articles attributed to this byline are authored by paying advertisers.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for author
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That this writer had to mention the Vegas odds as a way to balance these teams is so lazy.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Rhea Wessel is an American writer and thought-leadership strategist who helps people grow their business by creating and publishing thought ...Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The founder of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, has announced substantial changes to the way that his company’s two most popular products, the social media networks Facebook and Instagram, will be moderated going forward.The Editors, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025
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Grande’s look drew comparisons to Audrey Hepburn, who frequently wore designs custom-made by the label’s eponymous founder, Hubert de Givenchy.Hannah Malach, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
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The intelligence report, written chiefly by the CIA, appeared to close the book on Havana syndrome.Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Before block 1 million, Alice could write a second transaction to Carol funding it with the same UTXO.Korok Ray, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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William Arruda is a personal branding pioneer, keynote speaker, founder of Reach Personal Branding, and creator of the 360Reach Personal Brand Survey ...William Arruda, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Here's how some of these creators are preparing for the ban.Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Jan. 2025
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Released in December 1964, Smokey Robinson penned the sentimental ballad for the group because of David Ruffin.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Facebook, Instagram, and Threads are ditching third-party fact-checkers in favor of a Community Notes program inspired by X, according to an announcement penned by Meta’s new Trump-friendly policy chief Joel Kaplan.Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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His father Rhon, a retired police officer, would bring Wright and his three younger brothers to games while his colleagues were working.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Walz's daughter shared a video on TikTok the same day, including a screenshot of the original photo and speaking about her father's popcorn recipe.Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Author.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/author. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
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