spokesman
noun
spokes·man
ˈspōks-mən 
: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity
Synonyms
Examples of spokesman in a Sentence
A White House spokesman answered questions from the reporters.
a spokesman for the cattle industry
Recent Examples on the Web
The woman and the children, of ages 3 to 7 years old, were found unconscious inside the apartment in the 7800 block of Center Parkway, said Capt. Justin Sylvia, a spokesman for the Sacramento Fire Department.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
Adam Baillie, a spokesman for Iran International, said the channel provides private security for its journalists but that threats against them have risen in recent years.
—Megan Specia, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
An Israeli military spokesman said 99% of Iran's drones and missiles were intercepted.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 15 Apr. 2024
Atlantic City spokesman Andrew Kramer declined to provide a comment to McClatchy News.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
Some of the weapons launched at Israel were fired from Iraq and Yemen, the spokesman added.
—Brad Lendon, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
The new licensing and certification staff is stationed in DHCS’ Orange County office on MacArthur Boulevard, spokesman Anthony Cava said.
—Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 14 Apr. 2024
But now coupled with the higher and rising standard deduction, this deduction is ruled out for many taxpayers, according to IRS spokesman Eric Smith.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
In 2022, 105 wrong-way collisions occurred on Ohio highways, marking an increase from 78 in 2019, said Matt Bruning, Ohio Department of Transportation spokesman.
—Max Filby, The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
Adam Baillie, a spokesman for Iran International, said the channel provides private security for its journalists but that threats against them have risen in recent years.
—Megan Specia, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
An Israeli military spokesman said 99% of Iran's drones and missiles were intercepted.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 15 Apr. 2024
Atlantic City spokesman Andrew Kramer declined to provide a comment to McClatchy News.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
Some of the weapons launched at Israel were fired from Iraq and Yemen, the spokesman added.
—Brad Lendon, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
The new licensing and certification staff is stationed in DHCS’ Orange County office on MacArthur Boulevard, spokesman Anthony Cava said.
—Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 14 Apr. 2024
But now coupled with the higher and rising standard deduction, this deduction is ruled out for many taxpayers, according to IRS spokesman Eric Smith.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
In 2022, 105 wrong-way collisions occurred on Ohio highways, marking an increase from 78 in 2019, said Matt Bruning, Ohio Department of Transportation spokesman.
—Max Filby, The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Spokesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokesman. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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spokesman
noun
spokes·man
ˈspōk-smən
: a person who speaks for another or for a group
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