noun
an artist or a director who has a strong personal style and creative vision
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The film director is considered an auteur for his distinct style and vision.
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That filmmaker is known as an auteur because of his unique approach to storytelling.
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People in the industry call him an auteur because of his signature touch on all his movies.
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Just like a painter with a canvas, the director is an auteur with a film reel, creating masterpieces.