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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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Katie Stockton, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Still, adding to the project's credibility is Scott Kelly, the author, speaker, and former NASA astronaut who set records for his year-long stay on the International Space Station.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
In the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the judges were divided seven to four and didn’t break along partisan lines; Richard Taranto, appointed by President Obama, authored the dissent finding the tariffs lawful.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2025
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Noun
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, 10 Nov. 2025
Still, adding to the project's credibility is Scott Kelly, the author, speaker, and former NASA astronaut who set records for his year-long stay on the International Space Station.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
According to a 62-page transition plan authored by Isaacman and obtained by Bloomberg, his vision for NASA is ambitious—reinvigorating lunar missions, expanding partnerships with academic institutions and the private sector, and streamlining internal bureaucracy.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
In the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the judges were divided seven to four and didn’t break along partisan lines; Richard Taranto, appointed by President Obama, authored the dissent finding the tariffs lawful.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for author
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Jon Walker is a business writer with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.—
Jon Walker,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Rich Little Brokegirls founder Kimberly Bizu sat down with creator and corporate strategist Jodie Taylor, discussing what women of color navigating corporate spaces and creative careers need to know.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the holiday apartment of Rosita Missoni, the late founder of the fashion brand Missoni, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, such fungal figures abound.—
Laura May Todd,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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But, at a moment when big narrative audio studios are shuttering, loads of people are being laid off and fewer documentary series are being made, this sentence really struck a nerve in the industry of folks who produce, write, edit and sound design longform narrative audio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Fox News Digital columnist Hugh Hewitt writes that all Americans should be shocked and appalled at the return of antisemitism.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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While the fifth season of Organized Crime airs on NBC this fall, Meloni is also working on a new show from This Is Us creator Dan Folgelman.—
Alex Ross,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Millie Bobby Brown, Noah Schnapp, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo and Jamie Campbell Bower joined creators Ross and Matt Duffer and executive producer Shawn Levy for a conversation in Hollywood after awards voters were given an early look at the first episode of the new season.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
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Obtained by The Daily Telegraph, the document was penned by Michael Prescott, who was an external adviser to the BBC board’s Editorial Guidelines and Standards Committee until June.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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Themes of community and sacrifice abound, as do bluegrass ditties penned by Paul Williams.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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In a social media video, Madi said her father's health declined in the months following an early-stage prostate cancer diagnosis.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The introduction was from my father, who was a friend of his in another lifetime.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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