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pen name

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as in nom de plume

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Recent Examples of pen name Spenuzza, who was born in Quito, Ecuador, has written 15 books under her pen name Cecilia Velástegui, ranging from historical and cultural fiction to bilingual children’s books. — Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026 Baggott, who also writes under two pen names, is a bestselling novelist, short story writer, essayist, and poet who has written more than 20 books. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026 The book chronicles the relationship between the Huckleberry Finn author (whose real name was Samuel Clemens) and his famed pen name. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026 Before her death earlier this month, Madeleine Sophie Wickham, known by her pen name Sophie Kinsella, was known for creating stories full of wit, warmth, and bright, charming chaos. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pen name

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There was the use of nom de plume when a reporter was concerned about retribution for news content, but many reports identified sources for information so that readers at least understood whether to believe the story.

— Shannon E. Martin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 Apr. 2026
In person, the author Freida McFadden (her nom de plume) has a sweet, shy demeanor—but don’t be fooled.

— E.L. James, Time, 15 Apr. 2026

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At the same time, Kern began having an affair with Dana, who uses a pseudonym in the docuseries, another Colorado Springs police department employee.

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
That song features a special guest, credited under the pseudonym Son-John Johnson, who sure sounds a lot like Geese’s Cameron Winter — another indie singer-songwriter who often seems ambivalent about being put under the microscope of fame.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026

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