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playwright

[pley-rahyt] / ˈpleɪˌraɪt /


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However, academics believe the discovery could indicate that the playwright spent more time in London than previously believed.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“John, this is Athol,” Bookholane said, gesturing to the legendary South African playwright Athol Fugard.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Dame Iris was also a philosopher, playwright and academic, whose books explored morality, love and human relationships.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

At the end of his book, Mr. Currey regrets not having the space to discuss even more artists, mentioning the choreographer Pina Bausch, the novelist John O’Hara, the playwright Aphra Behn and others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

I wrote play-writer and Miss Garnder said the right word was playwright.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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