as in chatterer
a person who talks constantly
she's a compulsive conversationalist, so I try to avoid her at the end of the work day
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Recent Examples of conversationalist
Anybody who knew Palmieri in person was aware that the keyboard genius was also salsa’s funniest, most eccentric conversationalist.
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Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
Sharp communication skills can help build relationships and propel your career, but being a good conversationalist often takes continual practice, Wood Brooks says.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 26 July 2025
No one wants to go on bad dates; few people think of themselves as apathetic conversationalists.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 3 May 2025
Even so, during our long dinner, Wyle is never less than a lively, engaging conversationalist, quick to laugh at himself and heap praise on his colleagues and collaborators.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
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Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
Sharp communication skills can help build relationships and propel your career, but being a good conversationalist often takes continual practice, Wood Brooks says.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 26 July 2025
No one wants to go on bad dates; few people think of themselves as apathetic conversationalists.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 3 May 2025
Even so, during our long dinner, Wyle is never less than a lively, engaging conversationalist, quick to laugh at himself and heap praise on his colleagues and collaborators.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversationalist
Noun
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Only the magpies know who caused this mess.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
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Josie’s design of Sister Europe is rich, playful and stylish—the magpie in me is super drawn to her glimmering illustration and colour choices.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This one is sure to be a talker for several reasons, not the least of which being that the film’s production reportedly ran into a major roadblock with the script that delayed the film’s release.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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Skin care is situated front and center, with big brands like Olay and L’Oréal Paris given a full brand expression and shelf talkers that clarify the key points of hero stock-keeping units, reminiscent of a specialty store environment.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Conversationalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversationalist. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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