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Pulitzer - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

The Pulitzer is a prestigious award recognizing excellence in journalism, literature, and musical composition. It honors outstanding work in categories like reporting, fiction, and drama.

Pulitzer

/ˈpʊlɪtsər/ /ˈpjuːlɪtsə/

Definition:

Prestigious awards for achievements in journalism, literature, and musical composition.

Synonyms:

Prize, award, honor, accolade

Part of Speech:

Noun

Antonyms:

Disgrace, dishonor, criticism

Common Collocations:

Pulitzer Prize winner, Pulitzer finalist, Pulitzer committee, Pulitzer journalism

Derivatives:

Pulitzer-winning, Pulitzer-nominated

Usage Tips:

Use "Pulitzer" to refer to the awards or winners; capitalize as it's a proper noun.

Common Phrases:

Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, Pulitzer for Public Service, Pulitzer-winning journalist

Etymology:

Named after Joseph Pulitzer, a Hungarian-American journalist and newspaper publisher who established the awards.

Examples:

  • 1. She won a Pulitzer for her investigative reporting.
  • 2. The novel was a Pulitzer finalist last year.
  • 3. He dreams of earning a Pulitzer one day.
  • 4. The newspaper received a Pulitzer for its coverage of the crisis.

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