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as in writer
a person who creates a written work
the prolific penman of dozens of horror stories
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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.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2023
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for penman
Noun
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That this writer had to mention the Vegas odds as a way to balance these teams is so lazy.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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Rhea Wessel is an American writer and thought-leadership strategist who helps people grow their business by creating and publishing thought ...—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Aboard, following collaborations with the scribe on the Scream reboot and Scream VI, are James Vanderbilt, William Sherak, and Paul Neinstein, who produce for Project X Entertainment.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Snapple of the television industry is the menus handed out in the writers room so scribes can choose between free Sugarfish, free Din Tai Fung or free Marmalade Cafe.—
Joel Stein,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Jan. 2025
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Read an interview with the author for the story behind the story.—
Han Ong,
The New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2025
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The author is a professor of literature and creative writing at the University of St. Thomas.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Penman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penman. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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