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as in writer
a person who creates a written work
a brilliant novel by a first-time author
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as in founder
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
the author of modern genetics
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as in Creator
capitalized
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
let us thank the Author of our being for all the blessings He has bestowed
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as in to write
to compose and set down on paper the words of
authored a new biography of Thomas Jefferson
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Recent Examples of author
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
This provides scientists with a richer and more consistent archive of solar observations for their research, particularly for long-term analyses of historic sunspots, rare events and studies that require combining data from multiple instruments, the study authors say.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Calmatters, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2025
In a brief authored by Christopher S. Yates and other attorneys from Latham & Watkins and Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, NASCAR contends that U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell fumbled the law in granting preliminary injunctions to the two teams last December.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The occasion will be celebrated with the help of local best-selling author Mary Kubica, the company said in a news release.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
This provides scientists with a richer and more consistent archive of solar observations for their research, particularly for long-term analyses of historic sunspots, rare events and studies that require combining data from multiple instruments, the study authors say.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
The passage of Prop. 22 snuffed out hope for gig workers to be recognized as employees in California, said Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, president of the California Labor Federation, who authored AB 5 as a member of the Legislature.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2025
In a brief authored by Christopher S. Yates and other attorneys from Latham & Watkins and Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, NASCAR contends that U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell fumbled the law in granting preliminary injunctions to the two teams last December.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for author
Noun
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Jackson Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Jen McCaffrey is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Boston Red Sox.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Wearing only a bathing suit, a dressing gown, and a swim cap, McPherson—the founder of one of America’s first megachurches and just about the most famous woman in the country—had a street waffle for lunch, then settled in the shade of an umbrella just north of Venice Beach to work on a sermon.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Jeff Bezos falls after Blue Origin New Shepard capsule lands Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos took a tumble in Texas while circling the New Shepard capsule that landed safely after carrying fiancee Lauren Sanchez, pop star Katy Perry and others to space, Monday.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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That was really what inspired me to write the book.—
As told to Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Miami Herald 305-376-3446 Jay Weaver writes about federal crime at the crossroads of South Florida and Latin America.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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Muniz will reunite with his sitcom parents Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek in the four-episode revival from the Emmy-winning original series creator, Linwood Boomer.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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One is the creator of world-bending machines—the start-up that unleashed ChatGPT and in turn the generative-AI boom, surging toward an unrecognizable future with the rest of the tech industry in tow.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2025
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In honor of the couple's eighth wedding anniversary, Lindsey penned a sweet post about his wife on Instagram.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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This past December, a nonprofit fencing organization, the Fair Fencing Organization, penned an open letter to USA Fencing Board Members urging the re-evaluation of its stance on several issues, including transgender inclusion.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Metcalf’s father said that Austin, a Memorial High student, died in the arms of his twin brother, who tried to stop the bleeding.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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In 1913, his father acquired the famed Indore Pear diamonds from Chaumet, marking the beginning of a long-standing relationship with the historic Parisian Maison, Christie’s said.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Author.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/author. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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