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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
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
During Goddard’s performances, audiences enjoy a close and intimate stage visit with legendary cookbook author, television star and champion of French cooking Child, who died at age 91 on Aug. 13, 2004.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Andy Scholes, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
Senate Bill 287, authored by Sen. Gary Byrne, R-Byrneville, Sen. Chris Garten, R-Charlestown, and Sen. Blake Doriot, R-Goshen, would change the school board election process to that of other elections, which would include a primary and general election, by requiring candidates to declare a party.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Pfeiffer, author Thorpe and Eva Anderson also executive produce.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
During Goddard’s performances, audiences enjoy a close and intimate stage visit with legendary cookbook author, television star and champion of French cooking Child, who died at age 91 on Aug. 13, 2004.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
Additionally, the school’s library will feature books authored by Russell to inspire future generations of students.
—Andy Scholes, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
Senate Bill 287, authored by Sen. Gary Byrne, R-Byrneville, Sen. Chris Garten, R-Charlestown, and Sen. Blake Doriot, R-Goshen, would change the school board election process to that of other elections, which would include a primary and general election, by requiring candidates to declare a party.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for author
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In the years leading up to his voice work for the wicked prince hoping to woo Fiona, Everett worked as a writer, playwright and TV presenter.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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What about letter writers, who can be all over the place, sometimes in the same sentence?—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Fyre Festival 2 is set to be held on Mexico’s Isla Mujeres between May 30 and June 2, according to the festival’s founder Billy McFarland.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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Jason Mitchell, founder of The Connected Set, demonstrated Storyboarder.ai, a $50-per-month animation tool that converts scripts into storyboards through generative AI.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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His cardigan from that same Unplugged performance fetched $334,000, while a paper plate with a setlist written on it sold for $22,400.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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Neptune entering Aries the next day boosts your creative flow, so write, speak, draw, or dance it out.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Power Universe series is executive produced by the creator and showrunner of the original, Courtney A. Kemp, through her production company End of Episode, 50 Cent through G-Unit Film and Television, and Mark Canton through Canton Entertainment.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
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The creator and executive producer is Lorne Michaels.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2025
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The story, penned by Charles Dionne, tells of the reappearance of a teenage boy which disrupts a Finnish immigrant family’s peace in Quebec.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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Lively, who played Serena van der Woodsen opposite Trachtenberg's Georgina Sparks, penned an emotional tribute on her Instagram Story Wednesday.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Although years have passed since Belle's lies were exposed, Nick — now a father of two — still feels unsettled by his sister's actions, and wants to keep his children away from her.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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At least four of the detainees whose families spoke with the Herald are fathers to children 5 years old or younger.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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