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author

[aw-ther] / ˈɔ θər /
NOUN
composer of written work
Synonyms
STRONGEST
biographer columnist composer creator journalist poet producer reporter writer
STRONG
essayist ghost ghostwriter originator playwright scribbler scribe wordsmith
WEAK
ink slinger prose writer scripter word slinger work-for-hire
VERB
to write computer programs
Synonyms
STRONGEST
code program write

Example Sentences

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Mr. Hershberger is the author of “Strike Four: The Evolution of Baseball.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

He is an experienced trader and money manager and is the author of “Options as Strategic Investment.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

With the help of an amazing team — Meg and Kaitlyn — we have online discussions, and toward the end of the month, we meet with the author for a live conversation via Zoom.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

One of the biggest mysteries in publishing has been solved, after the best-selling US author known to millions of readers as Freida McFadden revealed her true identity.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

I flip to the back of the book—the inside of the jacket, where Dad’s author photo looks back at me—curly brownish-gray hair, thin-rimmed glasses, serious expression.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison