piece of writing

piece of writing
noun
the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)
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the writing in her novels is excellent

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that editorial was a fine piece of writing

Syn: ↑writing, ↑written material
Hyponyms:
Instance Hyponyms: ↑Ayurveda
Part Meronyms: ↑epilogue, ↑epilog

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