Thesaurus results for PEN NAME

pen name

noun

Definition of pen name

as in nom de plume

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of pen name Twain, who was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, even took his pen name from the job. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026 Spenuzza, who was born in Quito, Ecuador, has written 15 books under her pen name Cecilia Velástegui, ranging from historical and cultural fiction to bilingual children’s books. — Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026 Baggott, who also writes under two pen names, is a bestselling novelist, short story writer, essayist, and poet who has written more than 20 books. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026 The book chronicles the relationship between the Huckleberry Finn author (whose real name was Samuel Clemens) and his famed pen name. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pen name

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pen name

Noun

There was the use of nom de plume when a reporter was concerned about retribution for news content, but many reports identified sources for information so that readers at least understood whether to believe the story.

— Shannon E. Martin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 Apr. 2026
In person, the author Freida McFadden (her nom de plume) has a sweet, shy demeanor—but don’t be fooled.

— E.L. James, Time, 15 Apr. 2026

Definition of nom de plume

Noun

Tusk said at the time that the killing of Robert Kuzovkov, known by the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, had the hallmarks of a political assassination.

— Claudia Ciobanu, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Robert Kuzovkov, known by the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky was critical of Putin and Tusk said at the time that the killing had the hallmarks of a political assassination.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of pseudonym

Browse Nearby Words

penmen

pen name

pen names

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Pen name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pen%20name. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of pen name

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on pen name

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

august

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

How to Pronounce the Trickiest Menu Items

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

The Words of the Week - Aug. 21

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes