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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
Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2025
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, 13 Oct. 2025
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Daan Struyven, Goldman's co-head of commodities research, co-authored that report.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Based on author Julia Quinn’s romance series of the same name, the fourth season marks the halfway point of the series overall as each season focuses on the eight Bridgerton siblings’ pursuit of love.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2025
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, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Tisinger, a former teacher, led the effort to pass the resolution, which was authored by Chino Valley Unified School Board President Sonja Shaw.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Daan Struyven, Goldman's co-head of commodities research, co-authored that report.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for author
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When Entertainment Weekly asked the showrunner/executive producer/writer/director about a potential season 3 during a press conference on Thursday, Gunn explained the cliffhanger ending will actually have an impact on future DCU projects instead of another season of Peacemaker.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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Butchard, the creator, serves as lead writer, with Robbie O’Neill writing a further episode.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Shane Harris, the president and founder of the People’s Association of Justice Advocates, first proposed the renaming in 2022, weeks after Morrow’s death.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The founder of the Fall Fashion gala, Parker’s arrival is always the most anticipated of the evening.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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In 1962, scientist and conservationist Rachel Carson wrote the book Silent Spring after noticing how quiet the spring had become when the bird migration would normally be underway.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Oct. 2025
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Morrow later went on to write several books about hair styling and cutting.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Next Steps Post-Wayward, Martin has a stand-up tour in the offing and projects with Feel Good co-creator Joe Hampson in the works.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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With these awards, BAFTA also reasserts its interest in awarding video games and their creators, still a rarity in the usual awards space.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
11 Oct. 2025
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The screenplay was penned by Greg Russo and Dave Callaham, from a story by Russo and Oren Uziel.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
12 Oct. 2025
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Ellison's office's lack of substantive response to the ultimatum comes despite the fact that hundreds of Minnesota school board members penned an open letter urging the state to comply with Trump and change its policies to keep males out of girls sports.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Morrow’s daughter, Cheryl, said her father’s work stemmed from his desire to uplift his community.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Davion and Donta King were there to honor their father, Anthony King, a transportation department employee who died in 2013.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Author.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/author. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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