pen name

noun

Definition of pen namenext
as in nom de plume

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Recent Examples of pen name Based on the classic Stephen King novel written under pen name Richard Bachman, The Running Man is set in an oppressive future where the government controls the media. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024 The Baby Driver filmmaker co-wrote script with Michael Bacall based on the Stephen King novel that was published under his then pen name of Richard Bachman. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024 When the adventure began, Hauser used a pen name—Max Valentin—so participants wouldn’t try to contact him. — Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024 Yung Pueblo is a pen name used by Diego Perez, who previously wrote Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect with the Present, and Expand the Future, which focuses on healing from the inside out. — Marina Watts, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for pen name

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