belletrists

variants also belle-lettrists
Definition of belletristsnext
plural of belletrist
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Noun
  • Fiction written by very young writers, even the best ones, is almost never good.
    Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Thousands of actors, directors, writers and other entertainment workers have signed an open letter opposing the deal, arguing that further consolidation of the media industry will hurt creators and consumers.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Ever since, stylists, influencers and A-listers alike have been charmed by its simple silhouette and bangle-style take on timekeeping.
    Charlie Boyd, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Each was chosen by an expert panel comprised of curators, editors, stylists and more.
    Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The visual, which was edited by Mikayla LoBasso, was filmed inside of a stationery store, featuring the song’s lyrics written with different pens on paper scattered throughout the store.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Kids who didn’t bring pens with them scrambled to borrow one from anybody — the adults on the field, their parents in the stands, even a reporter standing nearby.
    Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This essay is part of a series developed in collaboration with World Business Chicago wherein accomplished authors envision what Chicago could and should look like in 2050.
    Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Here is some sage advice for writers from Atlanta authors who have new books out this year.
    Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Belletrists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belletrists. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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