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Noun
This one, made from ballistic nylon, has a zippered entry to a padded laptop compartment, a padded mesh back panel, a key leash, plus pen holders and tons of other organizational features. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025 The liquid tint and ultra-fine applicator make for a smaller, less pigmented freckle than your average pen, giving a more realistic look. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Mar. 2025
Verb
In an essay penned for Variety earlier this year, Brooks opened up about the inspiration for the film. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025 Baum penned numerous novels and short stories, poems, and scripts. Nancy Olson, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pen

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“Pen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pen. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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