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

Giddens is also serving as music supervisor and wrote original songs for the film with Helms and Isbell, with Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Abels (Get Out) penning the score. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026

Plohetski was the lead reporter for the Statesman’s groundbreaking coverage of the 2022 Uvalde school shooting that was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize Gold Medal for public service. —Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026

Davis is only the third UC San Diego faculty member to be awarded a Pulitzer Prize. —George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Wynton Marsalis will perform music from across genres, representing the history of American music. —Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Pulitzer Prize

• actualize
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• decentralize