INTERVIEWER Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

interviewer

noun

ˈin-tər-ˌvyü-ər

Definition of interviewer

as in inquirer

a person who goes around and approaches people with a request for opinions or information had no time for an interviewer who wanted to ask me about my phone service

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Recent Examples of interviewer Mobeen Azhar is returning to host and lauded BBC broadcaster Kirsty Wark will be a guest interviewer in her home country. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026 Certified forensic interviewer Eric Echols say that evidence points away from law enforcement's conclusion about the death of Heather Turner. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 What, for an interviewer, can come off as frustrating indifference might actually be the key to Mascis’ staying power — for better or worse. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026 The interviewer has asked their questions of you as a candidate. — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interviewer

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Noun

In the performance & results phase, your role is that of an inquirer.

— Rodney C. Adkins, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Since Cohn had signed the letter asking for retraction, the lead inquirer did not report to him.

— Ben Taub, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026

Definition of inquirer

Noun

Reporters could jump in with questions during the other interviews Friday, but Atlanta public relations staff selected the questioners during Reese’s availability.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Crawford’s earlier post expressed support for the questioner, who gave his name as Tommy.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of questioner

Noun

But pollsters Sean Freeder and James Kitchens said the survey, which came out of the Sheriff’s Office budget, contained questions so biased in the agency’s favor that its outcome was never in doubt.

— Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
The midterm results underscore how neither of the two major parties owns Gen Z, according to John Della Volpe, a left-leaning pollster who's extensively studied the politics of young Americans.

— Elena Moore, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026

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