spokespeople

plural noun

spokes·​peo·​ple ˈspōks-ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce spokespeople (audio)
: people serving as spokesmen or spokeswomen

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While at press time spokespeople for Metallica and Tomorrowland had not returned Billboard‘s request for comment, one of Friday’s headliners, Garrix, weighed in on the kind gesture. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 July 2025 But his base—or, at least, many high-profile spokespeople for it—did not move on, and neither, so far, has the news cycle. Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 18 July 2025 Communication plans ensure that only selected spokespeople contact stakeholders—employees, consumers, media and possibly attackers. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 Below, members of Forbes Agency Council share practical ways to identify and elevate the best alternative spokespeople to convey a new company’s core values and brand story. 1. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for spokespeople

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First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spokespeople was in 1972

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“Spokespeople.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokespeople. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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