as in authors
a person who creates a written work
a writer who is still trying to get published
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Recent Examples of writers
His foray into fiction coincided with the writers’ strike, drying up all his income and future projects.
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Mariella Rudi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Every article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of financial products.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
More than a language, Webster gave American writers a certain belief in their capacities for language.
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Literary Hub,
1 July 2026
Aging Bobby up to his early 20s and placing him in a culinary career as head chef at German Japanese fusion restaurant Robata Chane was one of the revival’s more satisfying updates, and Patterson says the writers were equally enthusiastic about the change.
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Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
24 June 2026
Detaille argues that the next wave of premium storytelling could come from pairing online-native creators with experienced film and television writers, producers and executives.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Mariella Rudi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Every article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of financial products.
—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
More than a language, Webster gave American writers a certain belief in their capacities for language.
—
Literary Hub,
1 July 2026
Aging Bobby up to his early 20s and placing him in a culinary career as head chef at German Japanese fusion restaurant Robata Chane was one of the revival’s more satisfying updates, and Patterson says the writers were equally enthusiastic about the change.
—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
24 June 2026
Detaille argues that the next wave of premium storytelling could come from pairing online-native creators with experienced film and television writers, producers and executives.
—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writers
authors
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The report's authors said the case highlights the importance of seeking immediate medical evaluation after any direct contact with a bat, even if there is no visible bite or scratch.
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The Brookings authors estimated AI productivity could add around $60 billion to the costs of servicing the federal debt by 2036.
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“Writers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writers. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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