writer

noun

ˈrī-tər How to pronounce writer (audio)
Definition of writernext
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 For families prioritizing space, practical features, and a more premium cabin without moving into a full-size SUV, this New Atlas writer thinks the new Atlas deserves a place on the shopping list. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026 About to head into rehearsals for his upcoming play, Tarantino explained his current mindset is of being a writer first, as was put into action with opting not to direct Cliff Booth. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026 Associated Press writer Ahmed al-Haj in Aden, Yemen, contributed to this report. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 King was brought in as a co-writer to help Kelly fit his wild sensibilities into a movie format, and used his recent experience writing Disney movies to ground the story with enough heart to reach a wider audience. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for writer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writer
  1. author
  2. novelist
  3. biographer
  4. storyteller
  5. poet
Noun
  • The model-cum-founder and chief executive officer of the Furtuna Skin beauty brand, olive oil sommelier and children’s book author shares her Wildly Potent Kitchen recipes using the oil sourced from her family estate in Sicily.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Theranos whistleblower Tyler Shultz and Bad Blood author John Carreyrou have both weighed in, and Fortune has questioned whether her new persona distracts from the real story.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of author
Noun
  • An avid reader, Dua Lipa sat down for a chat at the London Literature Festival 2026 in conversation with moderator and novelist Zadie Smith and poet Mustafa about all things books at the Royal Festival Hall yesterday in London.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • In an interview for the Common Reader, novelist Brandon Taylor cited Philip Glass as his main musical tool while writing Real Life.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of novelist
Noun
  • Decades later, long after Hemingway’s death, in 1961, Carlos Baker, Hemingway’s biographer, told Conrad about some of the letters deriding him.
    — Stephen Bates, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Musk outlined this vision during a conversation with biographer Walter Isaacson on The Builders podcast.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of biographer
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  • Still, there were a number of real-life court cases that intrigued him as a storyteller with a journalism background.
    — Tomris Laffly, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Having more female executives at the top gives more opportunity to female storytellers.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of storyteller
Noun
  • Biermann, the new documentary film from Jens Meurer (An Impossible Project, Public Enemy, Seaside Special), is a portrait of the outspoken political singer-songwriter and poet Wolf Biermann.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Aside from his work on screen, the Londoner is an accomplished poet whose work explores themes of masculinity, love, grief and connection.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of poet

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“Writer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writer. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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