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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
Rusty Wright, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
This is an opinion and analysis article, and the views expressed by the author or authors are not necessarily those of Scientific American.
—Matt Motta, Scientific American, 10 July 2025
India Espy-Jones, Essence, 7 July 2025
Nalbandian authored the opinion, with Bush dissenting.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Noun
Rusty Wright, who is based in Orlando, is an author and lecturer who has spoken on six continents.
—Rusty Wright, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
This is an opinion and analysis article, and the views expressed by the author or authors are not necessarily those of Scientific American.
—Matt Motta, Scientific American, 10 July 2025
Verb
Not because his techniques aren’t coveted, but because he’s authored a number of books and DVDs demo’ing just how to achieve the special touch seen on his top clients.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 7 July 2025
Nalbandian authored the opinion, with Bush dissenting.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for author
Noun
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Every writer, artist, and editor here feels that way.—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Despite their current confidence in the group, one NFL writer pointed to Dallas' decision to allow Rico Dowdle to walk in free agency as a move that contributes to what could be viewed as a mediocre offseason.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Among them is Frank Binder, founder and chairman of the Ulyssia project.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
19 July 2025
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Zakiya Larry Wolfe, founder and CEO of Quest Media Group, told me in an email interview.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Verb
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In June, several Republican U.S. lawmakers from Arizona and Texas who usually side with Trump's Make American Great Again policies wrote a letter to the Commerce Secretary imploring the Trump administration not to end the Tomato Suspension Agreement.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Over the three years of the pandemic, Bradley conducted more than 6,000 color consultations, an experience that inspired her to write her first book, Master the Art of Color.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Pro wrestling content creator Joey Karni pointed out Naomi’s cross-promotional championship record.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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On TikTok, content creators are sharing videos that have racked up millions of views in recent months, complaining of nausea from taking trips in electric vehicles (EVs).—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
14 July 2025
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In his new interview with Andrew Callaghan, Hunter offered a particularly scathing takedown of George Clooney, who famously penned an op-ed for The New York Times in July 2024 that publicly urged Biden to drop out of the race.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Sergio Mendes have also sung lyrics penned by the pair.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
18 July 2025
Noun
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My father never got to speak for himself because his health robbed him of that chance.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
20 July 2025
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Over the two decades that Al-Waleed was in a coma, his father opted to keep him on life support and often shared social media footage of himself and other family members praying for his son's recovery.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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“Author.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/author. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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