belletrists

noun

variants also belle-lettrists
plural of belletrist
as in writers

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  1. writers
  2. stylists
  3. pens
  4. authors
Noun
  • That means three dozen or so members of the culinary team — from photographers and writers to chefs — are required to eat on the job every day.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Who are the writers who influence and / or inspire this aspect of your own work?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of writers
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  • Since Lawrence began acting, the red carpet glam process has become much more intensive, often requiring hours with stylists, makeup artists and hairstylists perfecting their clients’ looks.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The model called upon a team of stylists to turn her into the creepy and scaly figure of Greek myth.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of stylists
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  • Students caught with e-cigarettes or vape pens can receive at least 10 days of in-school suspension.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Some 104,643 defective pens were returned in the first 8 months of sales.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of pens
Noun
  • The study authors estimated that permanent Daylight Saving Time would result in approximately 356 million additional school commutes before sunrise each year in those 14 states, compared with the current system.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The authors note that high-functioning depression is not an official diagnosis in the DSM-5, the manual clinicians use to diagnose mental health conditions.
    — Allison Aubrey, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of authors
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