WRITER Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

writer

noun

ˈrī-tər

Definition of writer

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 Stötzer nevertheless circulated the text as samizdat, setting her own testimony against the Stasi’s record of her activities—much as the dissident writer Jürgen Fuchs had done in his 1977 text Gedächtnisprotokolle (Memory Protocols). — Elisa R. Linn, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 Every personal loan list is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal loan products. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 The remade writers room (adding six characters to the large cast) is generationally split and spends most of its time arguing and insulting one another. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Former staff writer Harrison Mantas contributed to this report. — Emily Holshouser august 25, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for writer

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Noun

The authors noted that skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and contact dermatitis can appear in the perianal region, where bidet use may help.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The authors describe that interpretation as hypothesis-generating and in need of further study.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of author

Noun

Growing up in the foothills of eastern Kentucky as a compulsive reader and full-time hillbilly, I was instinctively attracted, like most literary-minded country folk, to the work of essayist, novelist, and poet, Wendell Berry.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
Things get spicy when Lowen grows closer to the novelist's husband (Josh Hartnett) and discovers dark bits about Verity's past.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of novelist

Noun

Flynn biographer Jeffrey Meyers endorses the view that power politics and corruption fueled the case.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Harry’s surprise return to Britain has especially affected his older brother William, according to royal biographer Katie Nicholl.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of biographer

Noun

On the other hand, our commitment to great content is matched by our commitment to acceptance – to every story, every storyteller, and no blacklists, no exceptions, for anyone.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
Nearly everything else, this pair of professional storytellers already had.

— Caroline Randall Williams, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of storyteller

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