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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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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
There are translators who just translate women authors as a deliberate feminist move.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
News Desk,
Artforum,
22 June 2026
After leaving the Fed, Greenspan started his own consulting company in Washington and authored several books.
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Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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Noun
The property’s previous owner, Laird Blackwell, is a professor and author known for his wildflower field guides.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
There are translators who just translate women authors as a deliberate feminist move.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
Verb
Clare McAndrew, who authors the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report, told The Observer that demand for his paintings had surged more than 1,200 percent in the forty-eight hours following his passing.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
22 June 2026
After leaving the Fed, Greenspan started his own consulting company in Washington and authored several books.
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Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for author
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There’s a lot of hard work that goes into being a shopping writer, but there’s a lot of play, too.
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Times staff writer Sonja Sharp contributed to this report.
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The headquarters just outside Colima city offer tastings, and in February, co-founder Esteban Silva and his team opened a taproom in the city called Estación Colimita.
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Having spent more than 30 years in the makeup industry, founder and makeup artist Jung Saem Mool knows great makeup starts long before foundation enters the picture.
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Matt Spicer directed the movie, written by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel.
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Getty Images Hello, this is Gail Krishnan writing to you from Singapore.
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If its touch-sensitive pads and app integration deliver on their ease-of-use promises, this quirky little hybrid could easily become the company’s next viral hit for casual creators.
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By developing tech skills online, these content creators are showing young girls that tech and science technology, engineering arts and mathematic (STEAM) careers are accessible and can be customized to fit their interests.
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David and Victoria Beckham penned Father's Day posts that doubled as an olive branch message to estranged son Brooklyn, who was included in the loving photographs despite the family rift.
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The supermodel penned a sweet tribute to the Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor while sharing a glimpse of their life together.
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Doherty's father, uncle, cousin and other family members are buried at the cemetery in Newton, Massachusetts.
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The father, Marquise Anderson, said Joanna wet the bed on two occasions on a night in February at the house in the 1900 block of Daniel Street.
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“Author.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/author. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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