essayist
noun
a writer of essays.
essayists
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pluralof essayist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Several essayists have described common characteristics of the “Star Wars” generation in terms of its existence at a technological turning point.
From Salon ● May 25, 2024
“Palestine’s poets, scholars, novelists and journalists and essayists have risked everything, including their lives and the lives of their families, to share their words with the world,” the letter reads in part.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 12, 2024
Among the nonfiction writers interviewed were such prominent journalists and essayists as Pete Hamill and Maureen Dowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2023
Each year, we invite essayists to forward their work to us after they’ve submitted their thoughts on money, work, social class and related matters as part of their college applications.
From New York Times ● Oct. 22, 2022
There are, to be sure, stand-up comedians, shaggy- dog raconteurs, consummate essayists, and authors of mystery novels who can build up curiosity and suspense and then resolve it all with a sudden revelation.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
