1
as in writers
a person who creates a written work
the prolific penman of dozens of horror stories
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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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How did you and your writers’ room think about maintaining that tight-rope act with Howard?—
Max Gao,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026 -
But the actors are also writers.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Charlotte Observer’s Panthers reporters have asked themselves those same questions, and the trio of scribes linked up to make their annual draft predictions and musings.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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Read more from Brittany, who explains exactly how AI scribes drive up medical bills, the effect on the health care system overall, and what might happen next.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
8 Apr. 2026
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This essay is part of a series developed in collaboration with World Business Chicago wherein accomplished authors envision what Chicago could and should look like in 2050.—
Jens Ludwig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Here is some sage advice for writers from Atlanta authors who have new books out this year.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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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,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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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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“Penmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penmen. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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