COLUMNISTS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

columnists

noun

plural of columnist

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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 In these essays, our columnists follow their curiosity, and explore important but not necessarily answerable scientific questions. — Quanta Magazine, 8 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 The book centers on four gossip columnists — one male, James, and three women — drawn from Shuter’s years in the trade, including his stint as a host on VH1’s The Gossip Table. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026

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Noun

The Georgia film office has just 12 productions on its website, compared to 14 during the nadir of the 2023 writers and actors strike.

— Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
But these two figures, created by one of our most keenly observant writers, deserve to be interpreted anew.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of writers

Noun

For years, the local couple has supported the library foundation and its popular Witte Lecture series, which was inspired by Witte’s father, Martin, and has drawn notable authors, journalists and scientists to Newport Beach.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Meanwhile, the report’s authors said artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from experimental pilots to core operations, with 90 percent of retailers and brands already integrating AI agents into their daily workflows.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Definition of authors

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Court reporters say the job can be performed only by a human being, who can intervene to ensure everyone is heard and who bears responsibility if a transcript is missing or incomplete.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Cunningham shared her thoughts on the White House's post while speaking to reporters on Friday.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of reporters

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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, 11 July 2026
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

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