1
as in writers
a person who creates a written work
the prolific penman of dozens of horror stories
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as in scribes
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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Noun
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The sketch was written by human writers and all the characters are played by actors, save for the AI girlfriend who is — yes — synthetic herself.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026 -
Like Soldier Boy at times, the Legend is a character who mainly exists as an excuse for the writers to include copious references to old starlets these men have banged.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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The text was first reviewed by three clerics and then copied by scribes onto marble for stonemasons to chisel.—
Ethan Teekah,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
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Michael Showalter, who previously worked with Hathaway on The Idea of You, directs with Nick Antosca writing the script following the previous work of scribes Hillary Seitz, Angela LaManna and the team of Will Honley and April Maguire.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During the long aftermath of the civil-rights movement, many authors and advocates imagined that King’s struggle could be continued by expanding its reach.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Texas colleges and universities have lined up notable speakers for their graduating classes this month — including athletes, authors, public officeholders and industry leaders.—
Samantha Ketterer,
Houston Chronicle,
3 May 2026
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Founded in the 10th century, this complex of churches was a crucible of wisdom for calligraphers, philosophers, and illuminators.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Founded in the 10th century, this complex of churches was a crucible of wisdom for calligraphers, philosophers and illuminators.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Penmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penmen. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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