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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
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
Co-authors include Rice researchers Justin Sharp, Bing Deng, Qiming Liu, Lucas Eddy, Weiqiang Chen, Jaeho Shin, Shihui Chen, Haoxin Ye, Khalil JeBailey, Bowen Li, Tengda Si, and Kai Gong.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
Collabs, the front-facing tool that lets a brand invite you to co-author a Reel, Story, or post; and Partner tools, which handle the contracts and payments.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Ransom Canyon is based on author Jodi Thomas’ book series that debuted in 2015 and is adapted by Blair.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
Co-authors include Rice researchers Justin Sharp, Bing Deng, Qiming Liu, Lucas Eddy, Weiqiang Chen, Jaeho Shin, Shihui Chen, Haoxin Ye, Khalil JeBailey, Bowen Li, Tengda Si, and Kai Gong.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
But playwright Amy Herzog has authored an adaptation that sounds right at home in 2025.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
Collabs, the front-facing tool that lets a brand invite you to co-author a Reel, Story, or post; and Partner tools, which handle the contracts and payments.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for author
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For director and co-writer Shinsuke Sato, a third season that moved beyond the main action of the manga allowed for greater freedom to explore the questions provoked by this Borderland reveal.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Mike White is an actor, writer and director who competed alongside his father, Mel White, twice on The Amazing Race.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The shooting at the ICE facility came just two weeks after a gunman perched atop a building at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, shot and killed Kirk as the 31-year-old co-founder of the conservative grass roots organization Turning Point USA was speaking to a large crowd at an outdoor event.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The founder will serve as an adviser.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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There's been much written about Brett Goldstein's award-winning turn as Ted Lasso's Roy Kent and his nuanced portrayal of Louis on Shrinking, but his writing credits are just as impressive (on Ted Lasso, Shrinking, and more).—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
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The film was written and directed by James Morosini and stars Morosini, Patton Oswalt and Rachel Dratch.—
Grace Smith,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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The trend, popularized by creator Kathryn Smith in a viral video, encourages viewers to start their day by hopping out of bed and jumping 50 times.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The five-bedroom, eight-bath property in the Pacific Palisades was originally built for Sam Simon, a co-creator of The Simpsons and an art and architecture collector.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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Hollywood actor Henry Golding also spent years penning words of wisdom from strangers on the fly, finding power behind the random musings of locals to coveted writers.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Grammy winner, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, penned a heartfelt message to Polansky and included three photos of the couple embracing each other.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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When Usagi is approached by Ryuji (Kento Kaku), an academic obsessed with discovering the secrets of the afterlife, she is lured back into Borderland by the chance to see her father one more time.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Carolyn Smith, the late preacher’s daughter, said her father — like Pendleton a Knoxville College graduate — was instrumental in recruiting Pendleton and other Black educators to teach in San Diego.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Author.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/author. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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