illustrator
Americannoun
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an artist who makes illustrations.
an illustrator of children's books.
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a person or thing that illustrates.
Etymology
Origin of illustrator
First recorded in 1590–1600; from Late Latin, from Latin illustrā(re) “to illuminate, make clear, give glory to” ( illustrate ) + -tor -tor
Example Sentences
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He bounced around jobs after graduation, and worked for a number of years as a freelance illustrator in London and New York.
After a spell as a press photographer, he studied at the Royal College of Art and began a successful career as a book illustrator.
From BBC
Other awards at the ceremony include categories for best illustrator, fiction, debut fiction, science fiction and fantasy, discover, romantic fiction author and graphic novel.
From BBC
The final book by an author and illustrator known for his contribution to children's books including Thomas the Tank Engine and Winnie the Pooh has been posthumously published.
From BBC
The graphic novel illustrator, 38, says he is alarmed by society's increasing dependence on artificial intelligence, which he insists is inferior to the things it is being used to replace.
From Barron's
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