authors 1 of 2

noun

Definition of authorsnext
plural of author
1
as in writers
a person who creates a written work a brilliant novel by a first-time author

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2
as in creators
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor the author of modern genetics

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authors

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verb

present tense third-person singular of author
as in writes
to compose and set down on paper the words of authored a new biography of Thomas Jefferson

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  1. writers
  2. creators
  3. writes
Noun
  • Payne and McKay — who also have multi-year deals — have assembled their third season writers room.
    James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The writers on board include Justin Doble (executive producer), Ben Tagoe (consulting producer), Ava Wong Davies (consulting producer), Constance Cheng (consulting producer), Jonathan Wilson (consulting producer), Griff Jones (staff writer) and Sarah Anson (staff writer).
    James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of writers
Noun
  • The difficulty will vary from day to day, and the puzzle creators will try to surprise you sometimes.
    Kris Holt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Their work tells the story of their lives, their communities, and their deep connection to a city that, despite its challenges, continues to inspire dreamers, artists, chefs, and creators.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of creators
Verb
  • If Page Six writes about what happened at an event at, say, the Metropolitan Museum, and Melinda Gates, Nicole Kidman, Bono and attorney Shelly Bernstein are among the guests, guess who gave them the item?
    Susan Mulcahy, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Lois Alter Mark has traveled to all seven continents and writes about everything from luxury spas, cruises and hotels to quirky museums, street food and her favorite travel products.
    Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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