as in author
a person who creates a written work
a writer who is still trying to get published
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Recent Examples of writer
And the writer’s astonished eyes answer: yes, that was me.
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Jayson Greene, Time, 17 June 2025
Every Thursday during the regular season, Tribune baseball writers will provide an update on what happened — and what’s ahead — for the Cubs and White Sox.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Lina Abascal is a writer and filmmaker born and raised in Los Angeles.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
The writer’s closest surviving relatives—her brother’s children—are the heirs to her estate and obviously signed off on the book.
—Evelyn McDonnell 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
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Jayson Greene, Time, 17 June 2025
Every Thursday during the regular season, Tribune baseball writers will provide an update on what happened — and what’s ahead — for the Cubs and White Sox.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Lina Abascal is a writer and filmmaker born and raised in Los Angeles.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
The writer’s closest surviving relatives—her brother’s children—are the heirs to her estate and obviously signed off on the book.
—Evelyn McDonnell 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for writer
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Related Articles The authors of the report said that there is a signaling of a shift toward this mindful shopping, pointing to the 45 percent of respondents who said that brand values will play a bigger role in future purchases.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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TikTok’s Presence at the LA Times Festival of Books Every year, the L.A. Times Festival of Books transforms Los Angeles into a literary hub, drawing authors, publishers, passionate readers, and book lovers for a weekend of panels, discussions, book signings, and interactive experiences.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Veteran screenwriter and novelist Kazuki Nakashima penned the screenplay, with character designs by Takashi Okazaki and music by Yugo Kanno.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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The reporter, who was also a novelist and film producer, visited her Maine property and drew a large crowd.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Dante is a masterful storyteller and unflinching in his recollections.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Comedian, storyteller and public speaker Ali Siddiq is on the way to the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach with his In the Shadows tour stop on Dec. 20.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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Both essays and verse by celebrated writers and poets—a nod to Toni Morrison’s ’70s anthology, The Black Book. —HM Whole Food Cooking Every Day by Amy Chaplin The best cookbook for… becoming a whole foods evangelist.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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The celebrated poet first visited Medu in disguise.—
Katie Mitchell,
Essence,
7 June 2025
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“Writer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writer. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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