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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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Recent Examples of author
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 See All Example Sentences for author
Recent Examples of Synonyms for author
Noun
  • Every credit card article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of credit card products.
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 5 June 2025
  • Every Thursday during the regular season, Tribune baseball writers will provide an update on what happened — and what’s ahead — for the Cubs and White Sox.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • Past and present residents include Oracle founder Larry Ellison, boxing promotor Don King, self-help guru Tony Robbins, and TV presenter Sean Hannity.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 June 2025
  • The project, overseen by Renault, also included involvement from Game Plan founder and CEO Vin McCaffrey, a Deloitte consultant.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 1 June 2025
Verb
  • McKenzie wrote and directed the cinematic exposé on the world of cryptocurrency and produced it with Giorgio Angelini.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • The brand recently hosted its first-ever brand trip with a mix of content creators, sustainability advocates, and editors at Susurros del Corazón outside of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to bring the brand’s ethos to life during the three-day retreat.
    Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • But the show’s Emmy-winning creator, 54-year-old Mike White, has decided to embrace the rather harsh existence of competing on CBS’ Survivor — and not for the first time.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
Verb
  • Gavin O'Connor returns to direct, with Bill Dubuque penning the script.
    Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
  • Sandler and Herlihy wrote the screenplay for the sequel after having penned the original’s script.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • That said, Shane Hawkins has stepped into his father’s role in his long-running side project Chevy Metal.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
  • Amy Adams Strunk Net Worth: $2 billion One-Year Change: 0% Team: Tennessee Titans Source of Wealth: Sports Adams Strunk’s father, the legendary Bud Adams, founded the Houston Oilers in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League, a decade before its official merger with the NFL.
    Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025

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