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
Associated Press writer Sylvie Corbet in Evian-Les-Bains contributed.
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ABC News, 16 June 2026
The Sun Sentinel Editorial Board consists of Executive Editor Gretchen Day-Bryant, Editorial Page Editor Steve Bousquet, Deputy Editorial Page Editor Dan Sweeney and editorial writers Pat Beall and Martin Dyckman.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Will Barker joined The Week team as a staff writer in 2025, covering UK and global news and politics.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
Every article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 June 2026
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ABC News, 16 June 2026
The Sun Sentinel Editorial Board consists of Executive Editor Gretchen Day-Bryant, Editorial Page Editor Steve Bousquet, Deputy Editorial Page Editor Dan Sweeney and editorial writers Pat Beall and Martin Dyckman.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Will Barker joined The Week team as a staff writer in 2025, covering UK and global news and politics.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
Every article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for writer
Noun
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In a 2,000-word research report published on the site, the authors said B2B marketing has undergone a structural transformation and warned of moving to fast to deploy AI.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Ghosh is the author of the bestselling Ibis Trilogy, composed of Sea of Poppies (short-listed for the Man Booker Prize), River of Smoke, and Flood of Fire.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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This year, the philanthropist, novelist, and ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos made donations to more than 180 organizations, many of which were focused on DEI, education, disaster recovery, and humanitarian causes.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
10 Dec. 2025
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Susannah Fullerton on the French Writer’s Feline Muses La Chatte condescended to live with Colette (Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette), born in Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye, France, in 1873, died in Paris, 1954, novelist, actress and journalist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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Royal biographer Andrew Lownie told NewsNation that William blames Harry for King Charles’ and Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnoses.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
9 Dec. 2025
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Elon Musk biographer Ashlee Vance said that a project based on his book about the early days of SpaceX is dead at HBO.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Dec. 2025
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For more than a decade, the Ignite fellowship has brought together storytellers ages 18 to 25 for professional development and community-building.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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Cindy was also a gifted storyteller.—
Ann Larson,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Kings, poets, scientists and revolutionaries wanted to meet him and sought his advice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic Pikes Peak During the summer of 1893, poet and literature professor Katharine Lee Bates joined other teachers working in Colorado Springs for the summer and took a ride to the top of Pikes Peak.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Writer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writer. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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