PENMAN Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

penman

noun

ˈpen-mən

Definition of penman

as in writer

a person who creates a written work the prolific penman of dozens of horror stories

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nonauthor

as in scribe

one who writes from dictation or copies manuscripts an essay on Jacob Shallus, the penman who inked the United States Constitution

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Recent Examples of penman Its design by Leonardo Fioravanti, the prolific penman who created, among other Ferrari masterpieces, the Dino and 308 GTB, was an instant hit. — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2023

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Noun

Inspired by the sensibility of a tantalizingly idiosyncratic writer-performer, the play offered Greenspan the opportunity to star in a Greenspan-esque work not of his own devising.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Every mortgage article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of the products.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Definition of writer

Noun

On the continent is an elite war college that educates healers, soldiers, scribes, and — most famously — dragon riders.

— Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
While caution is required as adoption outpaces oversight, AI scribes are often considered a boon to the health industry.

— Stephanie Stephens, USA Today, 26 June 2026

Definition of scribe

Noun

Older students and professionals face an existential struggle to find a job, according to Yahya Alhamarna, a 24-year-old author displaced in Gaza City.

— Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Others, including author Jenny Han and singer Benson Boone, walked straight down the sidewalk in full wedding attire.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026