BELLE-LETTRISTS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

belletrists

noun

variants also belle-lettrists

plural of belletrist

as in writers

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Noun

The concept of bohemia arose in the 1830s in Paris, to describe the communities of writers, painters and artists, who lived outside of middle class society and conventions.

— Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
This year’s event features some of today’s most influential thinkers and entertainers, among them Gloria Steinem, Cole Escola, Wynton Marsalis, and Parker Posey, in conversation with the magazine’s writers and editors.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 22 July 2026

Definition of writers

Noun

Education experts said one possible response to such a scenario is for state legislatures that set licensing requirements to decide some occupations — like barbers and stylists — actually need less training.

— Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
As consumers increasingly seek authenticity and distinctive creative voices, independent jewellery houses are becoming ever-more attractive partners for musicians, stylists and creative directors looking to move beyond recognizable logos.

— Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of stylists

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Hartstone-Rose and his co-authors also analyzed people’s experience of both viewing the eclipse and taking part in science.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
The measure has placed Mercedes-Benz under the spotlight, as 20% of its investment comes from China, though one of the bill’s authors, Senator Bernie Moreno, said that Mercedes would have until 2030 to comply and could seek waivers.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 23 July 2026

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