1
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
Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 9 June 2026
For the city that produced the author, activist, actor and 19-time All-Star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a bookish ectomorph with MVP-level talent is not entirely unheard of.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
Hinkle, who says he’s authored over 100 ballot arguments against school bonds, argued school bonds accrue interest, effectively doubling the cost advertised to voters.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
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Noun
The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 9 June 2026
For the city that produced the author, activist, actor and 19-time All-Star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a bookish ectomorph with MVP-level talent is not entirely unheard of.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Verb
Trading the Blue Arrow offers you a window to author a real, honest-to-goodness makeover.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
Hinkle, who says he’s authored over 100 ballot arguments against school bonds, argued school bonds accrue interest, effectively doubling the cost advertised to voters.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for author
Noun
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Over the years, writers from around the world have tried their hands at using soccer as a backdrop for memorable fiction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Staff writer Jeff Horseman contributed to this report.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Noun
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There’s plenty to see and do on this one street—stop by Colonial Park Cemetery, established in 1750; the Juliet Gordon Low Birthplace Museum, honoring the founder of the Girl Scouts; then grab a bite at Marbled & Fin, where luxe appetizers and aged steaks reign supreme.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Natasha is the founder of Beulah London, and Kate owns several pieces from the brand.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Lee writes for the Associated Press.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The play, Lessing writes, ought to be a tremendous success and run forever.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Although Hollis published his video years prior, creator Michael Averett’s (@michael_averett) recent recipe video seems to have reignited interest in the cake.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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The phrase has its own meaning within Anne Rice’s lush, grandiose world of bloodsuckers and spell-casters as interpreted by creator and showrunner Rolin Jones.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 June 2026
Verb
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This past Mother's Day, the former Bachelor winner penned a sweet tribute to her dad's girlfriend on Instagram.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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The 56-year-old, who has spoken publicly about his years living as a crack cocaine addict and cutting himself off from his family, penned 102 posts on Monday, 85 posts on Tuesday, 74 on Wednesday and was well on his way to breaking 100 on Thursday.—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
Noun
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His father then held the seat from 2003 until 2011.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Similarly compelling is ‘Home Going,’ in which Clemmons traces her father’s family’s migration to Los Angeles in the 1970s, motivated by the promise of economic opportunities that had previously seemed out of reach for Black people.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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