correspondent 1 of 2

adjective

ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspän-dənt How to pronounce correspondent (audio)
Definition of correspondentnext
as in similar
having qualities in common reading and writing are actually correspondent activities

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correspondent

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noun

as in reporter
a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station to gather, write, or report news a correspondent in the Middle East bureau just filed a new report on the coup

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Recent Examples of correspondent
Noun
Marlene Guzmán Marlene Guzmán is a correspondent for Noticias Telemundo. — Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 31 July 2026 Danila Galperovich, a correspondent at the Russian Service, now works at Trader Joe’s. — Marc Fisher, New Yorker, 30 July 2026 Douthat, who was hired as a full-time 60 Minutes correspondent, is a veteran journalist who has been an opinion columnist at The New York Times since 2009. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 Times staff writer Linthicum reported from Mexico City and special correspondent López from Jacksonville, Fla. — Ismael López, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for correspondent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correspondent
  1. similar
  2. reporter
  3. analogous
  4. journalist
  5. comparable
  6. alike
  7. such
  8. corresponding
Adjective
  • Conditions at similar holding rooms in San Francisco were challenged in a recent lawsuit, and the agency was ordered by a federal judge to improve conditions and reduce the length of time that people were kept there.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • Program advances from concept to flight testing Operating the aircraft from multiple locations was another key objective, requiring crews to adapt to changing conditions similar to those expected in contested environments.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Definition of similar
Noun
  • The shooter is among the dead, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks told reporters at a news conference held Saturday night.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Here’s a compilation of the latest reporting as of Friday night from The Athletic’s team of reporters as Monday’s trade deadline approaches.
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of reporter
Adjective
  • Fulton sees it as analogous to the insight embedded in a Visa network but reaching deeper into people's financial lives.
    — Peter High, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The companies describe the technology as analogous to Global Entry for international travelers, in that pre-verified goods move through compliance checks faster because customs isn’t starting a full risk review every time.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of analogous
Noun
  • Associated Press journalist Hallie Golden in Seattle contributed to this report.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • Israel’s wartime response has resulted in the killings of over 73,000 Palestinians, including civilians, journalists and humanitarian workers, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
    — Jake Shore, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of journalist
Adjective
  • In an exchange relationship, benefits are given with the expectation of comparable repayment; in a communal one, they’re given in response to need, on the assumption that care flows both ways over time.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Experts point out that there are no known examples of this sort of clothing in comparable sculptures from Anatolia or mainland Greece, so the garb reflects a local tradition distinct to the ancient kingdom of Lydia.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of comparable
Adjective
  • America's most affluent suburbs are more alike than different.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • According to author Caroline Hallemann—whose book The Kennedys and the Windsors came out on June 2—the two women were even more alike than meets the eye.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Definition of alike
Adjective
  • Later on Friday, Infantino said the plan was to strengthen such bodies, not divide world soccer.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2026
  • However, many states still require such reporting, and lawyers advise companies to continue collecting this data voluntarily to avoid future legal issues.
    — Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of such
Adjective
  • When spans of control expand without a corresponding investment in manager capability, organizations risk magnifying existing weaknesses, leading to less coaching, less clarity and less career support for employees.
    — Doug Dennerline, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Alex Freeland was optioned to triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of corresponding

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