1
as in writers
a person who creates a written work
the roomful of unsung scriveners that it takes to churn out a weekly sitcom
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in scribes
one who writes from dictation or copies manuscripts
the details of the contract were worked out by a lawyer, I being involved with it merely as a scrivener
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scriveners
Noun
-
His foray into fiction coincided with the writers’ strike, drying up all his income and future projects.
-
Every article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of financial products.
Noun
-
While caution is required as adoption outpaces oversight, AI scribes are often considered a boon to the health industry.
-
The new kings did not insist that scribes ought to write official documents in their own Germanic tongue, but eagerly adopted the more prestigious Latin language.
Noun
-
The report's authors said the case highlights the importance of seeking immediate medical evaluation after any direct contact with a bat, even if there is no visible bite or scratch.
-
The Brookings authors estimated AI productivity could add around $60 billion to the costs of servicing the federal debt by 2036.
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Scriveners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scriveners. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
