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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
Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
The actress revealed that the school’s syllabus includes several non-fiction books, ranging from politics in Russia to those penned by early English authors.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
The store, which celebrates authors of color, diverse characters and sexy stories, is celebrating its grand opening Saturday.
—Amanda Rosa
october 3, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
While the American College of Radiology now recommends annual MRI in addition to mammograms for women with dense breasts seeking supplemental screening, barriers to MRI use include lack of access, high-cost and patient intolerance, according to the authors.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Thruline brought the manuscript of Alone at Dawn, by authors Dan Schilling and Lori Longfritz, the latter who is Chapman’s sister, to Hideaway.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Warren hosted dinner parties in the residence, located at the base of Coit Tower, that attracted movie stars, best-selling authors, opera divas, aristocrats, photographers and composers.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The state media and government representatives push militarism and self-sacrifice; school curricula endlessly celebrate Russian war victories; theaters obediently stage works of communist-era patriotic authors; and cities display army recruitment banners and hero worship posters.
—Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
That night catalyzed CanLit Responds, an authors’ initiative that ultimately led to the Giller Boycott, which has drawn over 450 Canadian authors and publishing workers as signatories.
—Literary Hub
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
The organization also consults school district websites and letters sent to school districts and corresponds with librarians, authors and teachers.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
The actress revealed that the school’s syllabus includes several non-fiction books, ranging from politics in Russia to those penned by early English authors.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
The store, which celebrates authors of color, diverse characters and sexy stories, is celebrating its grand opening Saturday.
—Amanda Rosa
october 3, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
While the American College of Radiology now recommends annual MRI in addition to mammograms for women with dense breasts seeking supplemental screening, barriers to MRI use include lack of access, high-cost and patient intolerance, according to the authors.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Thruline brought the manuscript of Alone at Dawn, by authors Dan Schilling and Lori Longfritz, the latter who is Chapman’s sister, to Hideaway.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Warren hosted dinner parties in the residence, located at the base of Coit Tower, that attracted movie stars, best-selling authors, opera divas, aristocrats, photographers and composers.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The state media and government representatives push militarism and self-sacrifice; school curricula endlessly celebrate Russian war victories; theaters obediently stage works of communist-era patriotic authors; and cities display army recruitment banners and hero worship posters.
—Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
That night catalyzed CanLit Responds, an authors’ initiative that ultimately led to the Giller Boycott, which has drawn over 450 Canadian authors and publishing workers as signatories.
—Literary Hub
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 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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A number of Gilmore Girls producers and writers also attended the ceremony.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Every article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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In case that wasn't enough of a wink from the show's creators, there's a scene in the finale where the head nurse at the institution holding Gein advises him to write a book, noting that so many other people have taken liberties with his story.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Sarian continues to be represented by Moorea Mongelli, Abe Santos, and Dan Weinstein at Underscore Management, which represents top YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, Snapchat, gaming and podcast content creators.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Travelers should prepare for longer than usual wait times in security as some officers don't report to work through the shutdown, said Caleb Harmon-Marshall, an aviation expert and former TSA officer who writes the travel newsletter Gate Access.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Murphy’s Monster co-creator Ian Brennan, who writes all eight episodes, clearly savors taking kernels of truth and turning them into batches of popcorn this season.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Band founders Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will embark on the 12-date Fifty Something tour in June to celebrate the music of the prog rock pioneers, their legacy and the life of Peart.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, co-founders of the classic rock band Rush, have announced the group’s first tour in 11 years.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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To end the war and reunite the remaining hostages with their mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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In one study conducted by sociologist Katherine Conger at the University of California, Davis, fully 65% of mothers and 70% of fathers confessed to having a favorite child.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Authors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authors. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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