as in reporters
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 journalists
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
But journalists and critics clocked a double meaning almost immediately.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Local leaders, including Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu, had told journalists that they were opposed to the establishment of an Ebola quarantine center.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
Recordings of the meeting were circulated to journalists.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
For this story, Fortune journalists used generative AI as a research tool.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Max Lerner of the Los Angeles Times was one of the few journalists who seemed to understand what Marilyn was experiencing.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Those on board the flotilla included activists, journalists, and at least one Italian lawmaker, who set sail from the Turkish district of Marmaris on May 14.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 25 May 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
But journalists and critics clocked a double meaning almost immediately.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Local leaders, including Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu, had told journalists that they were opposed to the establishment of an Ebola quarantine center.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
Recordings of the meeting were circulated to journalists.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
For this story, Fortune journalists used generative AI as a research tool.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Max Lerner of the Los Angeles Times was one of the few journalists who seemed to understand what Marilyn was experiencing.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Those on board the flotilla included activists, journalists, and at least one Italian lawmaker, who set sail from the Turkish district of Marmaris on May 14.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for journalists
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Trump was taking questions from reporters in the Oval Office after making an announcement about coal.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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In advance of Kellen's appearance, Comer told reporters that committee members were split on their perceptions of her, given the allegations that Kellen was involved in scheduling some of Epstein's massages.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Add Anderson Cooper’s recent departure, and that’s three of the show’s seven full-time correspondents gone — meaning Bilton, Weiss, CBS News president Tom Cibrowski will immediately be in rebuilding mode.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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There have also been a number of clashes this year with the show’s roster of longtime correspondents.—
Rick Ellis,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Journalists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journalists. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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