PENMEN Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

penmen

noun

plural of penman

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

That means three dozen or so members of the culinary team — from photographers and writers to chefs — are required to eat on the job every day.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Who are the writers who influence and / or inspire this aspect of your own work?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of writers

Noun

Destroyer director Karyn Kusama is attached to direct with scribes Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay adapting.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026
Final Thoughts Ambient AI scribes are already delivering real reductions in administrative burden and measurable gains in clinician experience.

— Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of scribes

Noun

Kendall and the study’s co-authors aren’t arguing the Industrial Revolution had less of an impact on human health than experts think.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Nov. 2026
The authors also raised concerns about greenwashing, warning that the emotional appeal of sustainable products could make consumers less inclined to question environmental claims.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of authors

Noun

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
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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