pen name

Frequency: 5.55.1 per million words

a name used by a writer instead of their real name

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Examples (10)

  • George Eliot was a famous writer who used a pen name.
  • Many female authors adopted a male pen name in the 19th century.
  • He chose 'The Wanderer' as his pen name for his serialized novels.
  • Samuel Clemens is better known by his pen name, Mark Twain.
  • Selecting a distinctive pen name can be crucial for a writer's public image.
  • She decided to publish her fantasy series under a new pen name.
  • The author's pen name allowed them to explore different literary styles.
  • Some prolific writers maintain several pen names for various genres.
  • His debut novel was released anonymously under a pen name.
  • The famous novelist used a pen name to separate her personal life from her professional one.