columnists

noun

plural of columnist
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 The essay and a follow-up went viral and were cited by columnists at The New York Times and The Washington Post. — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026 In these essays, our columnists follow their curiosity, and explore important but not necessarily answerable scientific questions. — Quanta Magazine, 13 July 2026 Our columnists are ready to unknot your interpersonal complications. — Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 7 July 2026 Some of Hollywood’s most theatrical scandals were efficiently contained by press agents who nurtured their clout with cops and columnists alike. — Peter Bart, Deadline, 4 June 2026 The two are former columnists at The New York Times, and neither had broadcast television experience before arriving at CBS. — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 2 June 2026 Walters is a columnists for CalMatters. — Dan Walters, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026 Local residents and columnists have called for improvements, and the issue has drawn attention as the World Cup nears. — Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026 The Sun’s five-member editorial board consists of Jensen, publisher Trif Alatzas, opinion editor Philip Caldwell, and columnists Torrey Snow and Julian Baron. — Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
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  1. writers
  2. authors
  3. reporters
  4. journalists
Noun
  • The concept of bohemia arose in the 1830s in Paris, to describe the communities of writers, painters and artists, who lived outside of middle class society and conventions.
    — Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • This year’s event features some of today’s most influential thinkers and entertainers, among them Gloria Steinem, Cole Escola, Wynton Marsalis, and Parker Posey, in conversation with the magazine’s writers and editors.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 22 July 2026
Definition of writers
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  • Hartstone-Rose and his co-authors also analyzed people’s experience of both viewing the eclipse and taking part in science.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
  • The measure has placed Mercedes-Benz under the spotlight, as 20% of its investment comes from China, though one of the bill’s authors, Senator Bernie Moreno, said that Mercedes would have until 2030 to comply and could seek waivers.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 23 July 2026
Definition of authors
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  • And then there are other analysts and reporters, such as Mark Clattenburg, Geoff Shreeves, Alex Aljoe and Katie Shanahan.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • In recent months, the department subpoenaed reporters from the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal in national-security cases.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
Definition of reporters
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  • The dinner in April devolved into chaos after authorities say Cole Allen opened fire inside the Washington Hilton hotel, where thousands of journalists and guests gathered for the annual celebration of the First Amendment.
    — Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • 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, 16 July 2026
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