well-written
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The movie is well-written but haphazardly made, with some choppy editing and a soundtrack of Cheech & Chong original songs that frequently drown out the dialogue to the point of irritation.
From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2026
"Billy Steinberg's life was a testament to the enduring power of a well-written song - and to the idea that honesty, when set to music, can outlive us all," the family's statement read.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2026
“The Most Awful Responsibility” is a well-written opus unpacking Truman’s—and America’s—complicated relationship with nuclear weapons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
That’s what well-written dialogue and good casting can do.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2025
In most well-written homophony, the parts that are not melody may still have a lot of melodic interest.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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