screenwriter

noun

screen·​writ·​er ˈskrēn-ˌrī-tər How to pronounce screenwriter (audio)
: a writer of screenplays

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Lionsgate announced the biopic in February 2022, at which time the estate already signed off and Logan was already attached as screenwriter with King as a co-producer. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025 With Ashton directly involved in the creative process and Bong Joon-ho adapting the book himself as the sole screenwriter, expectations are high for this one, which seems to be an expert mix of accessible adventure and black comedy. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2025 Presented by Dropbox, the IndieWire Studio at Sundance will welcome actors, directors, producers, screenwriters, and documentary subjects for exclusive video interviews with IndieWire’s senior staff starting Friday January 24. Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2025 Kristen Stewart's Take on the No-Pants Trend Features Cashmere Underwear and Stilettos: See the Daring Look Stewart announced her engagement to Meyer, a screenwriter and actress, on Nov. 2, 2021, in an interview with Howard Stern. Michelle Lee, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for screenwriter 

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First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of screenwriter was in 1913

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“Screenwriter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/screenwriter. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.

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screenwriter

noun
screen·​writ·​er -ˌrīt-ər How to pronounce screenwriter (audio)
: a writer of screenplays
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