spokesperson
noun
spokes·per·son
ˈspōks-ˌpər-sᵊn 
plural also
: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity
called also spokesman
Examples of spokesperson in a Sentence
a statement from the company's spokesperson
the spokesperson for the protesting students presented their demands to the administration
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The new mayor so far has declined CBS’ overtures to go on the air; a spokesperson for the mayor’s office declined to offer a response to Weiss.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Gita Chandra, a spokesperson for the California Natural Resources Agency, said in an email that the committee — which operates under the agency — must also comply with Assembly Bill 2022.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 1 Mar. 2026
That usually consists of one-time medical needs, not preventative care, said Tim McClain, a spokesperson for the county’s Health and Human Services Agency, which administers the program.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
In August, a spokesperson sent the Orlando Sentinel an email, for example, noting that Delgado had donated more than $4 million to help homeless veterans, youths in foster care and cancer research.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Gita Chandra, a spokesperson for the California Natural Resources Agency, said in an email that the committee — which operates under the agency — must also comply with Assembly Bill 2022.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 1 Mar. 2026
That usually consists of one-time medical needs, not preventative care, said Tim McClain, a spokesperson for the county’s Health and Human Services Agency, which administers the program.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
In August, a spokesperson sent the Orlando Sentinel an email, for example, noting that Delgado had donated more than $4 million to help homeless veterans, youths in foster care and cancer research.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Spokesperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokesperson. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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spokesperson
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spokes·per·son
ˈspōk-ˌspərs-ᵊn
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