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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
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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
Joshua Coleman and Will Johnson, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
The single-camera comedy is set on a college campus, centering on an author’s (Carell) complicated relationship with his daughter (Clive).
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 11 Dec. 2024
Articles attributed to this byline are authored by paying advertisers.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Ideas By Joshua Coleman and Will Johnson December 13, 2024 7:00 AM EST
Coleman is a psychologist, senior fellow at the Council on Contemporary Families, and the author of the book Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties and How to Heal the Conflict.
—Joshua Coleman and Will Johnson, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
The single-camera comedy is set on a college campus, centering on an author’s (Carell) complicated relationship with his daughter (Clive).
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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On top of this, many critics tend to ignore texts authored by figures who are difficult to trace in the historical record outside of their narrative.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 11 Dec. 2024
Articles attributed to this byline are authored by paying advertisers.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Also back are Malcolm In the Middle creator Linwood Boomer, who will be a writer on the new episodes, and producing director Ken Kwapis, who will direct all four.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Wells is a Forbes contributor and freelance writer who covers remote and flexible working, freelancing, side hustles, skill development, and AI, for ...Rachel Wells, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Working alongside Mimi Maddock McMakin (the principal designer and founder of Kemble Interiors) as well as with the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, the new owners took great care to preserve the history and memories within.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
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In the face of perennially poor air quality, many parents limit their children’s time outside, said Daniela Flores, founder of the Imperial Valley Equity & Justice Coalition.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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In her Civil Discourse blog, Vance, a former U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama during the Obama administration, wrote on Wednesday that Bragg has not ruled out the possibility that Merchan could decide to sentence Trump before his inauguration on January 20.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Those were the words written on bullet casings found at the scene of Thompson's shooting, authorities said.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Prince William was in the audience at the time, and it was said to be a key moment in the couple falling in love, though the TikTok creator chose the less daring of Kate's outfits, a black dress.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Justice’s production banner also has in the works a PBS kids education show, a deal with MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, and other unspecified film and TV projects. Justice as a comedy writer, actor and content creator has around 9 million fans across social media platforms.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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Alex Garland penned the third film (and the first), which originally was rumored to be helmed by Nia DaCosta.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
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The mayors of 21 towns in New Jersey penned a letter to Gov. Phil Murphy demanding action over the mysterious drones.Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Vasquez grew up in the Philippines and credits his father for instilling in him a love of singing.Daniela Avila, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Corral went with her father for a long weekend on the East Coast over the summer, hitting up some camps to try to drum up interest in her services.Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Author.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/author. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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