Pulitzer Prize

noun

Pu·​lit·​zer Prize ˈpu̇-lət-sər- 

ˈpyü-

: any of various annual prizes (as for outstanding literary or journalistic achievement) established by the will of Joseph Pulitzer

called also Pulitzer

Examples of Pulitzer Prize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Theater director Knud Adams has staged world premieres of back-to-back Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, and now both productions are heading to Los Angeles. —Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026

Lightbox and Proximity Media Love+War (National Geographic) Love+War profiles Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario, exploring her experiences in war zones while balancing the complexities of her home life. —Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026

On 27 May, Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout will be making an appearance, meeting The Guardian’s literary critic Chris Power to talk about her latest novel and her knack for writing relatable characters. —The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026

Ron Powers was, many of you may remember, the 1973 Pulitzer Prize-winning TV critic for the Sun-Times. —Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Pulitzer Prize

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