Pulitzer
Americannoun
noun
Usage
What is a Pulitzer? Pulitzer is a short name for the Pulitzer Prize, one of the annual prizes awarded for excellence in journalism, photojournalism, fiction and nonfiction books, drama, poetry, and music. Along with writers and artists, some prizes are also awarded to news publications. They are primarily awarded to U. S. citizens and U. S.-based publications. Winning a Pulitzer is widely considered one of the most prestigious honors in these fields, especially for U. S. journalism. How is Pulitzer pronounced?The correct pronunciation of Pulitzer is PULL-it-sur (not PYOOL-it-sur).
Example Sentences
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Under his watch, the paper’s coverage won 10 Pulitzer Prizes and numerous other accolades.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
The two best plays I saw last year, Bess Wohl’s “Liberation” and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ “Purpose,” back-to-back winners of the Pulitzer Prize for drama, are part of the Geffen Playhouse’s unmissable next season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Angela also contributed to WSJ Pulitzer finalist packages on Medicare and Putin’s intelligence agencies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Dave has contributed to WSJ newsroom projects recognized by a Pulitzer Prize, Society for News Design awards and a Gerald Loeb award.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
“Gwendolyn is a woman, yes. Women can be poets too. In fact, in 1950, she became the first Negro to win the Pulitzer Prize.”
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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