Pulitzer
UK: ˈpʊlɪtsə | US: ˈpʊlɪtsər
n. A prestigious award for achievements in journalism, literature, and musical composition, established by Joseph Pulitzer.
The word "Pulitzer" originates from the surname of Joseph Pulitzer (1847–1911), a Hungarian-American journalist and newspaper publisher. He established the Pulitzer Prizes through his will, endowing Columbia University with funds to award excellence in these fields. The term is a direct eponym, retaining its original spelling without morphological breakdown.
She won a Pulitzer for her investigative reporting on corruption.
The novel was a Pulitzer Prize finalist last year.
His editorial earned him a Pulitzer in commentary.
The Pulitzer committee announced the winners yesterday.
Many journalists aspire to win a Pulitzer during their careers.