as in reporter
a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station to gather, write, or report news
a journalist who has won awards for two of his feature stories
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Recent Examples of journalist
While The Athletic initially defended Russini, sources familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital that the journalist was being investigated.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Rupendra Brahambhatt is an experienced writer, researcher, journalist, and filmmaker.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
The journalists who wrote that article were not.
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
At 49, the Dorchester, Massachusetts, native has joined the pantheon of celebrity investigative journalists, a sadly dwindling group.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Rupendra Brahambhatt is an experienced writer, researcher, journalist, and filmmaker.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
The journalists who wrote that article were not.
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
At 49, the Dorchester, Massachusetts, native has joined the pantheon of celebrity investigative journalists, a sadly dwindling group.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for journalist
Noun
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The Vatican facilitates visas and local SIM cards in advance, and arranges hotels and local transportation, allowing reporters to focus on the news rather than logistics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Duggan's wife and mother of his six children, Saffrine Duggan, told reporters outside the court in Canberra that his lawyers would consider a further appeal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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On the toy's 40th anniversary, correspondent Faith Salie explores how making history come alive is also creating timeless bonds between generations that celebrate girlhood.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Coronado is a special correspondent.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Journalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journalist. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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