as in writer
a person who writes plays
The actor perfectly captured the unique cadences employed by the playwright.
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Recent Examples of playwright
There are even fantasy meetings with theatrical legends offering him encouragement including Noel Coward, Tallulah Bankhead, Ruth Gordon and even playwright William Inge.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 June 2025
In theaters Friday, the film draws from Song's life, inspired by her stint as a matchmaker in order to earn extra income while working as a playwright.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 11 June 2025
Jacobs-Jenkins made history by becoming only the third playwright to win Tony Awards in consecutive years, following his 2024 win for Appropriate.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 June 2025
Now, a living playwright can be both a blessing and a curse.
—Sarah Paulson, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 June 2025
In theaters Friday, the film draws from Song's life, inspired by her stint as a matchmaker in order to earn extra income while working as a playwright.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 11 June 2025
Jacobs-Jenkins made history by becoming only the third playwright to win Tony Awards in consecutive years, following his 2024 win for Appropriate.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 June 2025
Now, a living playwright can be both a blessing and a curse.
—Sarah Paulson, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for playwright
Noun
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And the writer’s astonished eyes answer: yes, that was me.—
Jayson Greene,
Time,
17 June 2025
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The platform hosts literary fiction writers like George Saunders alongside genre novelists, debut authors and even publishing’s ultimate commercial titan, James Patterson.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Conrad Earp, Asteroid City Of the three dramatists on this list, Earp is obviously the most developed.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2025
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Don’t underestimate what an intrepid dramatist can do with Shakespeare’s inexhaustible masterpiece.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Films are written by screenwriters who are not the directors.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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After hitting theaters in the U.K. in November 2002 then making its way across the pond the following June, Boyle’s culture-shifting collaboration with screenwriter Alex Garland caught on like a contagion, earning more than $80 million worldwide against a reported budget of $8 million.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
16 June 2025
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Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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TikTok’s Presence at the LA Times Festival of Books Every year, the L.A. Times Festival of Books transforms Los Angeles into a literary hub, drawing authors, publishers, passionate readers, and book lovers for a weekend of panels, discussions, book signings, and interactive experiences.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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“Playwright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playwright. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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