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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This story was produced with support from the Pulitzer Center.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
His work for the Journal has won several awards, including a Gerald Loeb and two Pulitzer Prizes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
As his latest book ‘The Radiance’ blurs the lines between memory and invention, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author makes a compelling case for why literature remains our richest record of human consciousness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
He was part of a team of reporters recognized as Pulitzer Prize finalists for coverage of the deadly 2025 Texas floods.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
“The old money wears Lilly Pulitzer, J. McLaughlin, and CK Bradley,” said one saleswoman, who wanted her name withheld to avoid offending customers.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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