auteurs

noun

plural of auteur
1
as in writers

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as in directors

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auteurs
  1. writers
  2. directors
  3. stylists
  4. impresarios
  5. authors
  6. stage directors
Noun
  • That means three dozen or so members of the culinary team — from photographers and writers to chefs — are required to eat on the job every day.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Who are the writers who influence and / or inspire this aspect of your own work?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of writers
Noun
  • The selection committee voting on the rankings includes six current athletic directors, four former head coaches, two former All-American football players and one former sportswriter.
    — Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • By Tuesday afternoon, another two bank directors had been taken into custody, prosecutors said.
    — EMILIO SANABRIA, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of directors
Noun
  • Tracee Ellis Ross just proved that celebrities don’t need stylists to slay a red carpet.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Stylist Sessions is a series of conversations in which Vanity Fair’s style correspondent, José Criales-Unzueta, unpacks the details, strategies, and Easter eggs on red carpets with the leading stylists.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of stylists
Noun
  • Feeding such fantasies is the job of impresarios like Rachel Sussman.
    — William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Restaurant impresarios Chris Corbin and Jeremy King made their name with this place; a grand all-day brasserie, next door to the Ritz.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
Definition of impresarios
Noun
  • Kendall and the study’s co-authors aren’t arguing the Industrial Revolution had less of an impact on human health than experts think.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The authors also raised concerns about greenwashing, warning that the emotional appeal of sustainable products could make consumers less inclined to question environmental claims.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of authors
Noun
  • Arthur Miller’s masterpiece is one of those Mount Everests for American stage directors — a legacy-building challenge that invites comparisons with the all-time greats.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Definition of stage directors
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