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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
Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The author of your op-ed, Sam Peak, was spot-on in his Viewpoint essay.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
John Tamny, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Your Pacers descendants just authored a new chapter in Knicks misery.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Noun
The authors of this study concluded that these findings show a real shift in how older adults are using cannabis, especially those living with chronic illnesses, and that people with multiple health conditions were more likely to use it.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The author of your op-ed, Sam Peak, was spot-on in his Viewpoint essay.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Verb
In a very real sense, the AI that has been authored by the remarkable chips created by Nvidia will turn the world’s workers into Nvidia’s workers.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Your Pacers descendants just authored a new chapter in Knicks misery.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for author
Noun
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Set to John Kander and Fred Ebb's — the legendary duo behind Chicago and Cabaret — award-winning score and a book by Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, Condon's adaptation draws inspiration from the Broadway musical and the acclaimed 1976 novel of the same name by Argentinian writer Manuel Puig.—
Mekishana Pierre Updated,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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Today, their descendants are politely called writers.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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The jeweler eventually turned into a full-fledged label in the 1970s thanks to Damiano Damiani, the founder’s son, who propelled its branding and started to invest in communication.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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Bradley Keenan, founder and CEO of DSMN8, an all-in-one employee advocacy platform.—
Bradley Keenan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Now Wyatt is playing in front of thousands of fans, singing at the Grand Ole Opry, and writing songs that are winning audiences with their honesty, heart, and vulnerability.—
Sid Evans,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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This culture meant that, rather than wait for Grant’s order to take effect, Jewish Washingtonians had no hesitancy about requesting meetings with the president, writing to their representatives, or trying to educate Grant to prevent any repeat of the order.—
Time,
Time,
3 June 2025
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Banff delegates will closely examine the success of creators in South Korea, which will be the event’s inaugural Country of Honor.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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The new festival will highlight creators in film, music, gaming, audio, animation and AI. BBFF aims to become a destination for discovering and developing emerging IP while also celebrating filmmakers across various genres.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Gavin O'Connor returns to direct, with Bill Dubuque penning the script.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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Sandler and Herlihy wrote the screenplay for the sequel after having penned the original’s script.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2025
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Dobbins cited his father, Lance, being a diehard Red Sox fan when explaining his disdain for the pinstripes.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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My father, the eldest boy of their four children, left school at eight or nine to help earn money in his father’s absence.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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“Author.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/author. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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