as in author
a person who creates a written work
a writer who is still trying to get published
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Recent Examples of writer
It’s attributed to a writer named Herbert Foster.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
In addition to Arden, the creative team includes book writer Douglas Lyons (Chicken & Biscuits, Fraggle Rock).
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Big screen or home stream, takeout or dine-in, Tribune writers are here to steer you toward your next great experience.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
In addition to Arden, the creative team includes book writer Douglas Lyons (Chicken & Biscuits, Fraggle Rock).
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Big screen or home stream, takeout or dine-in, Tribune writers are here to steer you toward your next great experience.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for writer
Noun
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The author argues that sheriffs should not have independent authority over ballots and election procedures, and calls for the state legislature to clarify sheriff powers by amending the constitution to make sheriffs appointed rather than elected, similar to police chiefs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of JTA or its parent company, 70 Faces Media.—
Rabba Sara Hurwitz,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The novelist, journalist and broadcaster picks five of his favourite books.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
27 Mar. 2026
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Brown, who later became a successful commercial novelist, found the movie literally oppressive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While the hero existed — as did Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, or at least musketeers with similar names — most of the actual stories are invented, either by the sensationalist biographer or Dumas himself.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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As Truell takes a Zoom call, the image of Caro—legendary biographer of Lyndon Johnson and Robert Moses, known for his exhaustive, decades-long research—looms over his shoulder, sweatered, bespectacled, writing intently.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The journalist and storyteller has launched Do Good Crew, a new media company built around his podcast, The Person Who Believed in Me, along with a newsletter and live events.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Are there storytellers who influenced you?—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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The latest iteration, which will take the form of a video installation, honors Palestinian poet Hiba Abu Nada, who died in an Israeli airstrike in October 2023.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
25 Mar. 2026
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Political leader Simón Bolivar and poets Pablo Neruda and Gabriela Mistral are among the other people depicted in the mural.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Writer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writer. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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