novelist

noun

Definition of novelistnext
as in storyteller

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Recent Examples of novelist Stephenson is a novelist whose books have shaped how the tech industry imagines its own future. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 But as any novelist can tell you, there’s real pleasure in emerging from the solitary act of writing into the conversation of being edited. — Keziah Weir, Vanity Fair, 13 Aug. 2026 The novelist Garth Greenwell has made a mission of celebrating the classics. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 Lee Child — the novelist who created this most quintessentially ‘Merican of heroes — isn’t merely an Englishman, but a Commander of the Order of the British Empire! — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for novelist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for novelist
  1. storyteller
  2. fictionist
  3. essayist
  4. memoirist
  5. autobiographer
  6. fabulist
  7. biographer
  8. fictioneer
Noun
  • The 2027 Spirit Awards will also introduce a new Digital Creator Award category, expanding the celebration to independent storytellers creating original work for digital-first platforms and audiences.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Some of Disney's biggest stars, storytellers and leaders will soon officially join the ranks of Disney Legends.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of storyteller
Noun
  • As an auto-fictionist or a minimalist—whatever.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
Definition of fictionist
Noun
  • Kei Miller is a Jamaican poet, essayist, and novelist, shortlisted for the Costa Poetry Award and winner of the prestigious Forward poetry prize for his collection The Cartographer Tries to Map a Way to Zion.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
  • James Baldwin rose to prominence as a novelist, essayist, and public intellectual at a time when psychoanalysis was all the rage.
    — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of essayist
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  • Cher moved from folk-pop duo to television star to Oscar-winning actress to dance-floor futurist to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and memoirist.
    — Debbie Millman, Time, 25 July 2026
  • The Victorian house in which the playwright and memoirist Lillian Hellman lived as a child has been preserved — and is now available as a rental on Airbnb.
    — J. D. Biersdorfer, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of memoirist
Noun
  • This was true for autobiographers and for belletristic authors.
    — Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Still, for Beyoncé the filmmaker and autobiographer, one narrative-building feat seems to remain out of reach.
    — Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2023
Definition of autobiographer
Noun
  • His role model is, of course, the political disrupter and fabulist-in-chief currently occupying the White House.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
  • Odysseus is a warrior with wit and intellect, a con man and fabulist who constantly reinvents himself.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
Definition of fabulist
Noun
  • Jack Hirsch, biographer of Anthony’s husband, Olympic and pro boxing champ Michael Spinks, confirmed the news to Anthony’s longtime publication New York Amsterdam News.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Anthony’s death was confirmed to Variety by Jack Hirsch, the biographer of Anthony’s husband, Michael Spinks.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of biographer
Noun
  • The British science-fictioneer has, as a screenwriter and director, staked out a particular genre of galaxy-brain theater.
    — James Poniewozik, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2020
Definition of fictioneer

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