Definition of spokespersonnext
as in spokesman
a person who speaks for another or for a group the spokesperson for the protesting students presented their demands to the administration

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Recent Examples of spokesperson An Arizona spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Jan. 2026 According to a United States Postal Service spokesperson, the delays were in Madison. Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026 Colleyville According to a city spokesperson, the Colleyville Police department responded to a number of calls over the weekend. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026 The Associated Press left messages Tuesday with ICE and a DHS spokesperson seeking a response. Mike Catalini, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spokesperson
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spokesman
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  • The attack occurred in Zamfara state on Monday, army spokesman David Adewusi said in a statement on Tuesday.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The company employs 6,500 full-time workers and 3,600 seasonal event staff for its Varsity Spirit camps and events, a spokesman said.
    Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026

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“Spokesperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spokesperson. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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