variants
or littérateurs
as in writers
a person who creates a written work
Washington Irving is generally credited as the first American litterateur to gain a reputation in Britain and on the Continent
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Noun
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Lots of writers are funny, but no one ever said Toni Morrison bombed last night.—
Chris Rock,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026 -
According to the guild, in a typical year about 400 writers would use their points to get health care.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The study authors said earlier screenings may be beneficial, as new cancers develop decades sooner for survivors, compared to the general population.—
Tesfaye Negussie,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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As the nation's largest literary festival, the LA Times Festival of Books features over 550 authors, poets and storytellers, as well as hundreds of exhibitors, and free outdoor activities, including panels, cooking demos and live music.—
Lori A Bashian , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Litterateurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litterateurs. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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