1
as in writers
a person who creates a written work
the prolific penman of dozens of horror stories
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2
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
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Some of those writers enjoy long, successful careers.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026 -
But most writers, even those adversely affected, are quick to point out that the writing was on the wall well before the strikes.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Weir’s comments had earlier drawn ire from scribes including Don Winslow, the author behind the source material for Crime 101.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Wise-cracking scribes wanted changes.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This gap has real consequences, the authors argue.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Now, agents field interest from sometimes dozens of potential buyers, and authors can pick the deal most appealing to them.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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Mustapha comes from a family of Islamic scholars and calligraphers.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Penmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penmen. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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