AUTHOR Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈȯ-thər

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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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verb

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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Noun

The book’s unnamed author had written it, likely with a quill pen, in symbols never before seen. —

Ariel Sabar, The Atlantic, 8 Aug. 2024 Meet authors, illustrators and fans while attending panels and workshops. —

John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2024

Verb

The account tallied with details of a letter authored by a doctor working at Sde Teiman published by Ha’aretz in April. —

Rob Picheta, CNN, 29 July 2024 Project 2025 is a sweeping 900-page playbook of policy proposals authored by a coalition of more than 100 conservative groups led by the Heritage Foundation. —

Ken Tran, USA TODAY, 28 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for author

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