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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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Gregg Muragishi,
lauren Aguilar,
priyanka Carr,
greg Walton, Harvard Business Review, 24 Dec. 2024
Instead, the user must search for SIBO, select the topic summary, and at least skim it to find that the authors recommend Rifaximin as the first-line therapy.
—Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Alison Durkee, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Justice Beth Baker authored the majority opinion Wednesday, justifying her decision on the basis that the Montana constitution provides robust rights to privacy in medical decision-making.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Dec. 2024
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Noun
In this article, the authors argue that a better approach is to focus on micro-inclusions — small but intentional acts that include everyone in the actual process of producing work together.
—Gregg Muragishi,
lauren Aguilar,
priyanka Carr,
greg Walton, Harvard Business Review, 24 Dec. 2024
Instead, the user must search for SIBO, select the topic summary, and at least skim it to find that the authors recommend Rifaximin as the first-line therapy.
—Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
Gene Hamilton, who authored Project 2025’s chapter on the Justice Department, is reportedly being considered for a legal role within the agency, ABC News reported in November.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Justice Beth Baker authored the majority opinion Wednesday, justifying her decision on the basis that the Montana constitution provides robust rights to privacy in medical decision-making.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for author
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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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An all-time favorite of this writer, this fragrance-free formula is safe for sensitive skin.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
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One of the most important aspects of Founders, Inc. is the rich community that aspiring founders have access to.William Mullane, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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David Lat, founder of the legal news site Above the Law, speculated that Trump’s 2024 campaign strategy may have intentionally avoided details about possible judicial appointments.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
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On Instagram, Bunton wrote about her joy in re-imagining the beloved Spice Girls standard.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
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His parents, Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith, were from old New England families that had fallen on tough times, wrote historian Richard Bushman in Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 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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It’s being adapted for TV by The Bear creator Christopher Storer.Shannon Carlin, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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Acevedo penned the book after her former eighth-grade students complained about the lack of relatable characters in YA literature.Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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Daniela Melchior also stars in the movie penned by The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent writers Tom Gormican and Kevin Etten.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Officials said the charges came after investigators presented additional evidence to a grand jury following the arrest of 33-year-old Andrew Kammerer, the child's father.Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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Stack has attributed this to his father’s short temper.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Author.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/author. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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