1
as in writer
a person who creates a written work
a brilliant novel by a first-time author
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in founder
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
the author of modern genetics
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in to write
to compose and set down on paper the words of
authored a new biography of Thomas Jefferson
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of author
Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
John Patrick Shanley is one of the best current authors of plays.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
The Fremont Police Department Crimes Against Persons Unit authored multiple search warrants and court orders in connection with this case.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for author
Noun
The four authors represent groups that advocate for protecting wildlife, preserving nature, maintaining hiking trails and sustaining ranchers — all very different uses and seemingly strange bedfellows.
—Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
John Patrick Shanley is one of the best current authors of plays.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Which teams will author their own heroic stories this fall?
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
The Fremont Police Department Crimes Against Persons Unit authored multiple search warrants and court orders in connection with this case.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for author
Recent Examples of Synonyms for author
Noun
-
The original Air Bud was played by Buddy, a golden retriever from California who was rescued as a stray by actor and writer Kevin DiCicco in 1989, according to a 1992 report in the Los Angeles Times.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
-
The ranch, long the property of the University of New Mexico, was now run as a writers’ retreat, with a single writer of reputation occupying the privileged position of writer-in-residence.—
Vivian Gornick,
New Yorker,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
In addition to Messi, other speakers on the agenda include FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin, WeWork founder Adam Neumann, and movie star and producer Will Smith.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
-
The actor noted that Skydance founder David Ellison, who executive produced Beyond and Into Darkness, is now chairman and CEO of Paramount Skydance Corporation following the merger.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The psychological thriller is adapted for television by Naomi Sheldon and Gabbie Asher, with episodes written by Sheldon, Asher, Polly Cavendish, Helen Kingston, Marek Horn, Ava Wong Davies, Isis Davis, Smita Bhide and Matt Evans.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
-
So everyone started thinking that way, writing from her perspective.—
Ed Masley,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
The Lowdown, from creator, executive producer, writer and director Sterlin Harjo (Reservation Dogs), will open the Toronto International Film Festival’s Primetime series showcase, the lineup for which was announced Thursday.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
-
And that is another sign of the strides YouTube and its legion of creators have made to be seen as producing content that is akin to and competitive with traditional TV.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
From the New York Times bestselling author, Tia Williams, who has penned the books The Accidental Diva, The Perfect Find, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde, and more, Audre and Bash Are Just Friends is a fun read, especially for those who are also fans of books by Jenny Han.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
14 Aug. 2025
-
Back in November 1789, Benjamin Franklin penned a letter to French scientist Jean-Baptiste Le Roy.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
It’s covered with military patches — collected by a young Janice Paull — from soldiers coming through San Jose who stopped at the post office her father ran.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
-
This gets tricky when her father sends Demi to watch over (or spy on) her at school.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
13 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Author.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/author. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share