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illustrator

[il-uh-strey-ter, ih-luhs-trey-ter] / ˈɪl əˌstreɪ tər, ɪˈlʌs treɪ tər /
NOUN
artist
Synonyms
STRONGEST


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The author is a journalist and illustrator working on a memoir about Florida.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

French-Iranian author, director, illustrator and activist Marjane Satrapi, best known for her graphic novel series and film Persepolis, has died aged 56, the Élysée Palace in Paris has confirmed.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

Schulz was an illustrator as well as a writer, and before he was murdered during the war he was forced to paint a bedroom mural for an occupying Nazi officer in what is now Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 2026

Children's authors were also celebrated, with Skandar series creator AF Steadman taking home author of the year, and Dog Man writer and illustrator Dav Pilkey winning best illustrator.

From BBC May 11, 2026

The microphone and podium on the stage, where I heard a presentation by a children’s book illustrator a few weeks earlier, are destroyed.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan

The same goes for illustrators, ad copywriters and many other professionals whose intellectual property is effectively being repurposed by AI workers as a new competitor.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

Much attention so far has focused on A.I. wranglers like Buscaglia whose offerings can compete with those of human writers and illustrators.

From Slate May 21, 2025

Back in New Hampshire, Nick understands the rebellion from illustrators, but says he believes there is use for AI.

From BBC Apr. 18, 2025

The educator, better known online as Professor LatinX, added that Gonzo is one of the best illustrators in the business.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 15, 2024

Eventually, the student sorters were joined by six local glass menders, a professional glass conservator, and two illustrators.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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