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
Megan Ganz serves as writer, executive producer, and showrunner on the pilot.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Jackson Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The views expressed in this article are the writers' own.
—John J. Donohue, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
About the Author Dave Smith is a writer and editor who previously has been published in Business Insider, Newsweek, ABC News, and USA TODAY.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Jackson Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The views expressed in this article are the writers' own.
—John J. Donohue, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
About the Author Dave Smith is a writer and editor who previously has been published in Business Insider, Newsweek, ABC News, and USA TODAY.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for writer
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Education Assembly Bill 715 was the only priority bill of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, aiming to address antisemitism in California public schools that authors have argued has become worse in recent years, as the war between Israel and Hamas continues in Gaza.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Productions must also pass a test which allocates points to factors such as the language of the broadcast, the nationality of key members of the crew and the author of the subject matter.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Trying to pin down what a novelist actually believes is a sure way to get trapped in a labyrinth of misreadings and fallacies.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Service is also a realistic story about a frustrated middle-aged former journalist and aspiring novelist idling in an ultra-low-paying job.—
Susan Coll
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ayisha Miracle Mendez is a strategic community builder, storyteller, and connector with 5 years of experience spanning marketing, editorial, and corporate disciplines.—
Ayisha Miracle Mendez,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Science fiction didn't begin with blockbuster films or sleek space operas — it was born in the pages of literature, where bold thinkers and master storytellers pushed the boundaries of imagination.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Finzi, co-director of Doc Society, asked Falley to offer a recommendation of one of Gibson’s books for those interested in exploring the late poet’s works.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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An outer wall of the exhibit includes commentary through the centuries from great poets and scholars about the awe-inspiring site.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Writer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writer. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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