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
Today, their descendants are politely called writers.
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Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
Set to John Kander and Fred Ebb's — the legendary duo behind Chicago and Cabaret — award-winning score and a book by Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, Condon's adaptation draws inspiration from the Broadway musical and the acclaimed 1976 novel of the same name by Argentinian writer Manuel Puig.
—Mekishana Pierre Updated, EW.com, 5 June 2025
The Sun Sentinel Editorial Board consists of Opinion Editor Steve Bousquet, Deputy Opinion Editor Dan Sweeney, editorial writers Pat Beall and Martin Dyckman, and Executive Editor Gretchen Day-Bryant.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2025
Connecting with fellow writers at the Northern California Writers’ Retreat provided both emotional support and practical knowledge.
—Jaclyn Westlake, CNBC, 24 May 2025
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Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
Set to John Kander and Fred Ebb's — the legendary duo behind Chicago and Cabaret — award-winning score and a book by Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, Condon's adaptation draws inspiration from the Broadway musical and the acclaimed 1976 novel of the same name by Argentinian writer Manuel Puig.
—Mekishana Pierre Updated, EW.com, 5 June 2025
The Sun Sentinel Editorial Board consists of Opinion Editor Steve Bousquet, Deputy Opinion Editor Dan Sweeney, editorial writers Pat Beall and Martin Dyckman, and Executive Editor Gretchen Day-Bryant.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2025
Connecting with fellow writers at the Northern California Writers’ Retreat provided both emotional support and practical knowledge.
—Jaclyn Westlake, CNBC, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for writer
Noun
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The author of your op-ed, Sam Peak, was spot-on in his Viewpoint essay.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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This sounds like guesswork derived from pop psychology, since the authors didn’t point to any actual research to validate their conclusions about masking.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Veteran screenwriter and novelist Kazuki Nakashima penned the screenplay, with character designs by Takashi Okazaki and music by Yugo Kanno.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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The reporter, who was also a novelist and film producer, visited her Maine property and drew a large crowd.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Dante is a masterful storyteller and unflinching in his recollections.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Comedian, storyteller and public speaker Ali Siddiq is on the way to the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach with his In the Shadows tour stop on Dec. 20.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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Both essays and verse by celebrated writers and poets—a nod to Toni Morrison’s ’70s anthology, The Black Book. —HM Whole Food Cooking Every Day by Amy Chaplin The best cookbook for… becoming a whole foods evangelist.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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The celebrated poet first visited Medu in disguise.—
Katie Mitchell,
Essence,
7 June 2025
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“Writer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writer. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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