Definition of conversationalistnext

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Recent Examples of conversationalist Silverblatt was different from one of the other all-time great book conversationalists, Chicago’s Studs Terkel. — John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026 And be a good conversationalist by being curious about others’ lives. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025 Anka, a thoughtful conversationalist who shares stories with the sagacity of someone who has lived a fascinating life, is talking about his present. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025 This handsome property is owned by longtime Yukoner Roxanne Tanase-Mason, a climbing enthusiast, hiker, and conversationalist, who has a special knack for making every guest feel special. — Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conversationalist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversationalist
Noun
  • Other magpies gathered around it, as if saddened and confused.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Carré describes their house style as magpie, which reflects the fact that each design is led by their client’s tastes and preferences.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The digital talker centers on the NFL season and draft events.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
  • To raise a confident little talker, learn to speak 'parentese'.
    — Navied Mahdavian, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Conversationalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversationalist. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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