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as in writers
a person who creates a written work
a brilliant novel by a first-time author
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as in creators
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
the author of modern genetics
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as in writes
to compose and set down on paper the words of
authored a new biography of Thomas Jefferson
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Recent Examples of authors
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The authors say the discovery does more than offer a promising material tweak.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
As an example, in the study the authors showcase a common AI benchmark called Grade School Math 8K (GSM8K), which measures performance on a set of basic math questions.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
The study authors used remote sensing data for 24 lakes across the region to estimate warming trends.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Throughout the lawsuit — which included in-person courtroom dates in California and depositions with lawyers representing Anthropic — the authors gained a clearer understanding of how tech companies utilize AI.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The map will help scientists better understand issues such as mobility, trade and the spread of diseases, the study’s authors say.
—Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2025
The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
—Abby Frank, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
As this heatwave persisted, the authors tracked the health of 52,356 wild and restored Acropora coral colonies across the 350-mile length of Florida's coral reef.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
The authors say the results could help doctors make more accurate diagnoses, reduce unnecessary, restrictive gluten-free diets and help shift messaging away from the idea that gluten is inherently harmful.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The authors say the discovery does more than offer a promising material tweak.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
As an example, in the study the authors showcase a common AI benchmark called Grade School Math 8K (GSM8K), which measures performance on a set of basic math questions.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
The study authors used remote sensing data for 24 lakes across the region to estimate warming trends.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Throughout the lawsuit — which included in-person courtroom dates in California and depositions with lawyers representing Anthropic — the authors gained a clearer understanding of how tech companies utilize AI.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The map will help scientists better understand issues such as mobility, trade and the spread of diseases, the study’s authors say.
—Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2025
The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
—Abby Frank, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
As this heatwave persisted, the authors tracked the health of 52,356 wild and restored Acropora coral colonies across the 350-mile length of Florida's coral reef.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
While not all of the slowdown in box production can be attributable to falling demand for goods, the slump is present in other areas of the freight economy, said Adam Josephson, a longtime paper and packaging sell-side analyst who now authors an economics newsletter.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authors
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Every credit card review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors.—
Harlan Vaughn,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The series, which (understandably) resulted in a high-stakes bidding war, was given a two-season order by the streamer, with Gilligan noting that the writers’ room for the sophomore installment is already open.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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Perhaps even the idea of an upscale magazine in the mold of Vanity Fair is simply less meaningful in a contemporary media landscape where celebrities constantly churn out their own content and popular culture is fragmented across a landscape of mid-sized creators.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Rival platform Instagram also recently announced its own awards program Rings, which will honor 25 of its top creators with both physical and digital rings, selected by a panel of judges that include Spike Lee, Marc Jacobs and Instagram head Adam Mosseri.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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In disputed territories, the drone’s ability to deliver real-time monitoring and rapid response capabilities could give operators a significant tactical advantage, reinforcing control over contested zones, the South China Morning Post writes.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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The bill writes health reimbursement accounts into the tax code, giving small businesses more affordable and flexible health insurance options, according to NFIB.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Microdrama company Holywater, run by tech startup founders Bogdan Nesvit and Anatolii Kasianov and responsible for the app My Drama, recently announced an equity investment from Fox Entertainment.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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Koco Bell Express, launched by the brand’s founders, will serve bento boxes, sandwiches, bowls, soups, desserts and more, co-owner Mariela Kang said.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Yousafzai pens a portrait of a young woman discovering her identity amid immense pressure.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The series kicks off when Dale Washberg (Tim Blake Nelson), a member of a powerful Oklahoma family, pens a suicide note, hides it inside a book on his shelves, and then shoots himself in the head.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In fact, some famous fathers have doubled that average age, becoming dads past the age of 65.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
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Husbands and fathers were supposed to meet their major needs for food, shelter, and clothing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Authors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authors. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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