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Fanning wanted to emphasize Margo’s writerly talents, an intention Kelley shared.—
Tomris Laffly,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026 But across the rest of the record, whether retelling or daydreaming, Hawke maintains a writerly attention to assonance and rhyme.—
Caitlin Wolper Phillips,
Pitchfork,
4 May 2026 Coppola relies on it as a serene spot to take writerly refuge, or to escape the world with family and friends.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2026 Palazzo Dama The property’s 29 rooms and suites span three floors of the converted residence, which was once home to Marchesa Anna Maria Malaspina, an 18th-century noblewoman known in Rome’s aristocratic circles for her wit and writerly prowess.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for writerly