Perelman

[ per-uhl-muhn, purl- ]

/ ˈpɛr əl mən, ˈpɜrl- /

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noun

S(idney) J(oseph), 1904–79, U.S. author.

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How to use Perelman in a sentence

“Like most American businesses, MacAndrews and Forbes and its portfolio businesses were hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic,” Perelman wrote in a statement about the transactions in September 2020.
Billionaire Ron Perelman Stiffs Princeton—and Loses Right to Name Dorm|Noah Kirsch|August 25, 2021|The Daily Beast
Perelman’s liquidity has been the subject of fervent speculation for over a year.
Billionaire Ron Perelman Stiffs Princeton—and Loses Right to Name Dorm|Noah Kirsch|August 25, 2021|The Daily Beast
Perelman’s foundation pledged $65 million to Princeton, the Ivy League college in New Jersey.
Billionaire Ron Perelman Stiffs Princeton—and Loses Right to Name Dorm|Noah Kirsch|August 25, 2021|The Daily Beast
Perelman is talking about some of the top screenwriters from Hollywood’s golden era.
S.J. Perelman was a master of comedy. Nearly a century later, his work still delivers laughs.|Donald Liebenson|August 25, 2021|Washington Post

It’s always changing and expanding, but Perelman belongs there.
S.J. Perelman was a master of comedy. Nearly a century later, his work still delivers laughs.|Donald Liebenson|August 25, 2021|Washington Post
In an interview, Perelman said he believes that economic disrupters and entrepreneurs can be taught—up to a point.
The $100 Million Question: Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught?|CNBC|May 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Film legend Woody Allen picks his favorite books around the theme of memory, from J.D. Salinger to S.J. Perelman.
Woody Allen's Favorite Books|FiveBooks|May 6, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Those of us who grew up with Perelman found it impossible to avoid his influence.
Woody Allen's Favorite Books|FiveBooks|May 6, 2011|DAILY BEAST
There are many collections of Perelman that are filled with great things.
Woody Allen's Favorite Books|FiveBooks|May 6, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Uncivil Liberties By Calvin Trillin I spent my college years deep into the great humorists: Benchley, Perelman, Woody Allen.
David Brooks's Favorite Books|David Brooks|March 8, 2011|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for Perelman

Perelman

/ (ˈpɛrəlmən, ˈpɜːl-) /

noun

S (idney) J (oseph). 1904–79, US humorous writer. After scriptwriting for the Marx Brothers, he published many collections of articles, including Crazy Like a Fox (1944) and Eastward, Hi! (1977)

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