as in writers
a person who writes plays
The actor perfectly captured the unique cadences employed by the playwright.
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Recent Examples of playwrights
On stage, Marvel has collaborated with playwrights and directors Edward Albee, Caryl Churchill, Jon Robin Baitz, and Ivo van Hove.
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Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
Six Southwest Asian and North African playwrights from four states have developed new work as part of the theater company’s incubator program.
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Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
For a culture hit, there’s the contemporary Saatchi Gallery in Duke of York Square and the nearby Royal Court theatre, known for championing exciting, up-and-coming playwrights.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Since opening in the fall of 2024, the space has hosted multiple readings, acting workshops and playwrights' circles.
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
Walk in the footsteps of famous Irish authors and playwrights at Dunguaire Castle.
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Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
If Jeopardy asks about Norwegian playwrights, the answer is almost always Henrik Ibsen.
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Drew Goins,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
Harmon appeared on Broadway more than 20 times in shows authored by playwrights including Wendy Wasserstein, Lillian Hellman, Neil Simon, Tennessee Williams and Edward Albee.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
If a dozen new works over four days isn’t enough, try cramming 50 plays by 50 playwrights into a single day.
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Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
Six Southwest Asian and North African playwrights from four states have developed new work as part of the theater company’s incubator program.
—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
For a culture hit, there’s the contemporary Saatchi Gallery in Duke of York Square and the nearby Royal Court theatre, known for championing exciting, up-and-coming playwrights.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Since opening in the fall of 2024, the space has hosted multiple readings, acting workshops and playwrights' circles.
—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
Walk in the footsteps of famous Irish authors and playwrights at Dunguaire Castle.
—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
If Jeopardy asks about Norwegian playwrights, the answer is almost always Henrik Ibsen.
—
Drew Goins,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
Harmon appeared on Broadway more than 20 times in shows authored by playwrights including Wendy Wasserstein, Lillian Hellman, Neil Simon, Tennessee Williams and Edward Albee.
—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
If a dozen new works over four days isn’t enough, try cramming 50 plays by 50 playwrights into a single day.
—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for playwrights
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Aging Bobby up to his early 20s and placing him in a culinary career as head chef at German Japanese fusion restaurant Robata Chane was one of the revival’s more satisfying updates, and Patterson says the writers were equally enthusiastic about the change.
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Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.
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Immediate, basinwide water cuts that are unprecedented in size are the only way to prepare for the potential of a relatively dry winter, the authors wrote in the analysis.
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Forsythe, Neumann and Nelson would later be among the 19 co-authors of the 2008 paper.
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The second edition of Pitch Talent, organized with the screenwriting labs IsLABentura Canarias, CIMA Impulsa and DAMA Ayuda, will showcase emerging screenwriters and creatives selected by each lab, joined by Mallorcan screenwriter-director Ferrán Bex.
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“Playwrights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playwrights. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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