writer

noun

ˈrī-tər How to pronounce writer (audio)
Definition of writernext
as in author
a person who creates a written work a writer who is still trying to get published

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Recent Examples of writer At that time, the German Green Party leveraged a power-sharing arrangement to demand subsidies for rooftop solar, says climate writer and environmentalist Bill McKibben. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026 Every person finance product review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of mortgage products. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 On Wednesday’s show at noon, our Dolphins writers also will answer viewers’ questions and look ahead to Saturday’s preseason game against the Giants. — South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 McG is directing the project, which hails from writers Jonathan Tropper, Adam and Aaron Nee, and Lizzie and Wendy Molyneux. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for writer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writer
  1. author
  2. novelist
  3. biographer
  4. storyteller
  5. poet
Noun
  • Assessing the entries this year were a total of six panels, comprised of independent experts from across the industry, including top writers, authors and broadcasters from England and Scotland.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Follow-up research is needed to really prove bedbugs actually are spreading MRSA to people, said one of the study's authors, Jose Pietri, who is now at Purdue University.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of author
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
  • 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
Definition of novelist
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
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  • 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
  • Yamanaka is made for leisurely walks, a visit to the house celebrating the haiku poet Bashō—who stayed here for nine days in 1689—and quiet days in a world of green hills and rushing water.
    — Pico Iyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, Parini is planning, as part of his PhD project, to interview reclusive poet George Mackay Brown (Peter Mullan), who never leaves his hometown in Orkney.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of poet

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