Obie
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Obie
Pronunciation of OB, abbreviation of off Broadway
Example Sentences
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Playwright Aleshea Harris makes a bold cinematic debut with the screen adaptation of her Obie Award-winning play “Is God Is,” a harrowing and beautiful slice of surrealist neo-noir.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
In an enlightening guest post for the newsletter Contraband Camp, critic Brooke Obie states that the reaction is just another instance of Hollywood changing the standards of success for Black cinema.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2025
Victoria Wilson, who lives with daughter Crystal Wilson and grandson Obie in Hastings, said leaks caused their home to become damp.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024
Though celebrated — Colman shared in an Obie award for ensemble — once the play closed, Domingo found himself bartending again.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023
“Not everybody will want to sell fifty boxes, Archie,” Obie called out, disturbed because somehow Archie had taken charge again—he had them eating out of his hand.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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