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pen name

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as in nom de plume

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Recent Examples of pen name Twain, who was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, even took his pen name from the job. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026 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 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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Crooks adopted the Dole pseudonym after his father's checking account had been hacked and fraudulent gambling charges appeared, Matthew Crooks told investigators.

— Michael Ruiz , Kelley Kramer, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
His newest novel, the crime story White Smoke, written under the pseudonym Nick Brucker, sold to A24 UK at auction with Benedict Cumberbatch attached to star.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

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