well-written
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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"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
On top sat red shrimp tartare and some final dollops of shrimp-head emulsion tied the dish together like a well-written ending.
From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2025
That’s what well-written dialogue and good casting can do.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2025
Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's Showboat of 1927 was a turning point in this respect, demonstrating what a well-written, clearly structured musical with a thought-provoking plot could be.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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