Elmore Leonard was a prolific American author known for his crime and Western novels. While there may not be many direct synonyms for his name, there are several ways to describe his style and influence. Some may refer to him as a master of dialogue, due to the natural and authentic conversations between his characters. Others may mention his penchant for creating memorable and multi-dimensional characters. Those looking for a genre-specific synonym may use "noir novelist" or "western writer," while others may simply describe him as a literary legend whose impact on the crime fiction genre cannot be overstated.