as in writers
a person who writes a newspaper or magazine column
The columnist is known to take provocative positions that often shape the opinions of her readers. a gossip columnist
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Recent Examples of columnists
Angering politicians or columnists is one thing.
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Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Newspaper columnists blasted the deal.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
This was the Sex and the City era, back when people made loads of money as columnists or working in fashion PR.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
In these essays, our columnists follow their curiosity, and explore important but not necessarily answerable scientific questions.
—Quanta Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Today’s guest columnists are professors John Cairney and Rick Burton.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Unlike reporters, columnists are allowed to include their opinions.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Respected them as men and columnists.
—Jon Becker, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Times columnists Mary McNamara and Glenn Whipp spent the 2026 Oscars ceremony discussing the winners, speeches, presenters and much more.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Newspaper columnists blasted the deal.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
This was the Sex and the City era, back when people made loads of money as columnists or working in fashion PR.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
In these essays, our columnists follow their curiosity, and explore important but not necessarily answerable scientific questions.
—Quanta Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Today’s guest columnists are professors John Cairney and Rick Burton.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Unlike reporters, columnists are allowed to include their opinions.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Respected them as men and columnists.
—Jon Becker, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Times columnists Mary McNamara and Glenn Whipp spent the 2026 Oscars ceremony discussing the winners, speeches, presenters and much more.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for columnists
Noun
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Some of those writers enjoy long, successful careers.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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But most writers, even those adversely affected, are quick to point out that the writing was on the wall well before the strikes.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This gap has real consequences, the authors argue.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Now, agents field interest from sometimes dozens of potential buyers, and authors can pick the deal most appealing to them.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The team initially did not disclose why Crosby was ruled out of the game, but coach Dan Muse told reporters postgame that Crosby has a lower-body injury.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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David’s view The voters most keen to talk with political reporters are, typically, extremely engaged in politics.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Columnists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/columnists. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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