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pulitzer

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈpʊɫətsɝ// pulitzer

n. a very famous prize given every year in the United States for great work in news, books, or music. Winning one is a huge honor for writers and journalists.

n. any of a series of prestigious annual awards established by Joseph Pulitzer for excellence in American journalism, literature, and musical composition. Often used as a modifier before another noun.


SIMPLE

She won a Pulitzer for her reporting on the war.

CONTEXTUAL

The newspaper's investigative team was nominated for a Pulitzer after exposing corruption in the local government.

COMPLEX

Winning a Pulitzer often transforms a writer's career, providing both a significant financial grant and a permanent mark of distinction within the competitive landscape of American letters.

Origin

See Pulitzer Prize.

Usage

Often functions as a modifier in phrases like 'Pulitzer Prize' or 'Pulitzer winner'. When referring to the award itself, it is usually capitalized.

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