pen name

Example Sentences

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She published her first newspaper piece that same year, and adopted the alliterative pen name.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

The mystery element even extends to the book's authors - Evelyn Clarke is a pen name for two writers, who finally revealed themselves at the Bloody Scotland Crime Festival in September.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

The series was then handed on to an author using the pen name Aubrey Clark for three more.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2025

The author is a federal civil servant who has been granted the use of a pen name to protect them and their family from reprisals.

From Slate • Jan. 29, 2025

“So, are you related to Dr. Seuss or something? No wait, it’s a pen name, right?”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera