byliner

noun

Definition of bylinernext
as in columnist

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  1. columnist
  2. commentator
  3. anchor
  4. anchorman
Noun
  • Magnet's software runs in my own lab, so read this as a customer's view as much as a columnist's.
    — Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • These are some of the Chiefs’ top position battles identified by Star columnists and beat writers heading into Saturday’s home game against the Los Angeles Rams.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of columnist
Noun
  • Song Zhongping, a Chinese military commentator and former PLA instructor, said the increase would address a potential limitation in the existing design.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Adam Schwarze, a Marine veteran and Navy SEAL, has the official backing of the state Republican committee and Royce White has an existing profile as a prior candidate, conservative commentator and a brief professional basketball career.
    — Jonathan J. Cooper, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of commentator
Noun
  • Tassel accents make a great outfit anchor; what once adorned the home brings elegance and opulence to your wardrobe.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Joe gives Joy a quick lesson on dropping the anchor beforehand.
    — Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of anchor
Noun
  • Kyle Clark, an anchorman on Denver’s 9News, asked the candidate in a persistent and revealing sit-down interview.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
  • In 1971, Life Magazine did a cover story on Walter Cronkite, the legendary CBS News managing editor and anchorman.
    — Andrew Lack, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of anchorman
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