Example Sentences

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Even when Didion moved away from film reviews to become one of the preeminent essayists of her generation, she clung to Wayne as an avatar.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2025

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

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