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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Enid, an illustrator based in the Philippines, has also recast the show in anime, inspired by that feeling of "I want what they have" which first drew her to BL, she says.
From BBC
German animator and illustrator Scheffler admitted he had always, until recently, "denied the possibility of another visit to the deep dark wood".
From BBC
Once the winner is determined, trophies will go to the album’s art director and the designers, photographers and illustrators will receive a certificate.
From Los Angeles Times
T. Kingfisher is a prolific writer and illustrator who also writes under her own name, Ursula Vernon, when creating for younger readers.
Salmon is married to artist and illustrator Fiona Hawthorne, who previously revealed she was diagnosed with a rare lung condition, interstitial lung disease, which requires her to use an oxygen tank.
From BBC
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