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Recent Examples of newspaperman
On the night of November 4th, after a tense hour-long conversation with the newspaperman and short-story writer Damon Runyon at Lindy’s restaurant, Rothstein received a call from the Park Central Hotel.
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
James served in the Army during the war, then became a newspaperman.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Throwing his cell phone out the window is exactly the action taken by Kinnick – who, like the author himself, is a former newspaperman, and who, again like the author, was reared and still lives in Spokane, WA.
—Samantha Dunn, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
The former Chicago newspaperman’s script for the silent film was only 18 pages long.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
James served in the Army during the war, then became a newspaperman.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Throwing his cell phone out the window is exactly the action taken by Kinnick – who, like the author himself, is a former newspaperman, and who, again like the author, was reared and still lives in Spokane, WA.
—Samantha Dunn, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
The former Chicago newspaperman’s script for the silent film was only 18 pages long.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newspaperman
Noun
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Strandjord pointed to mounting cases in which US citizens have been detained while protesting or exercising First Amendment rights, including the rights of journalists.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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In an email to Semafor, New York Post Media Group Editor-in-Chief Keith Poole argued that Newsom simply isn’t used to receiving the kind of scrutiny that the Post brings to the targets of its coverage, and said that many California readers were already cheering on the paper’s journalists.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Gill’s chief patron in La Jolla was the left-leaning newspaperwoman Ellen Browning Scripps.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2021
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Wanting to be a newspaperwoman, Ms. Nasatir studied journalism at Northwestern University and the University of Texas, Austin, but did not graduate.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2021
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While speaking to reporters later Wednesday, Powell was asked if the Fed had responded to the subpoenas.—
Dan Mangan,Eamon Javers,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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Indianapolis weather radar Karl Schneider is an IndyStar environment reporter.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
28 Jan. 2026
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Attempts by newsmen to get word from the Complex 34 blockhouse proved fruitless as pad personnel declined to supply information or page public information officials.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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Tony Dokoupil wants to be a newsman for the average American.—
Laura Wagner,
Washington Post,
10 Jan. 2026
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Tessa Thompson toplines as Anna, an Atlanta newscaster who has fallen into a life of reclusivity, until a murder in her nearby hometown sends her back in hopes of finding answers — and returning to her cushy gig as the face of her network.—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
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Cincinnati’s local television stations have had a wealth of memorable newscasters and hosts over the years, from pioneers in the industry to one of the most famous names on TV.—
Jeff Suess,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2025
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After an explosive memo knocked down the BBC‘s top brass, the British public broadcaster confirmed director-general Tim Davie would stand down, on Wednesday detailing an interim leader when his departure happens at the start of April.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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The single-camera show was picked up to pilot at the broadcaster in July, while CBS had originally opened a development room for the show in mid 2024.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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Since its debut, The Morning Show has become the template for TV news liberalism, with Aniston, Witherspoon, and other female cast members acting as models for the behavior of the nation’s TV newswomen.—
Armond White,
National Review,
20 Sep. 2024
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What followed was a series of tense and emotional confrontations between the no-nonsense newswoman, 48, and her staff of mostly younger journalists, who pleaded for Evans and her board to explore other options.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
24 July 2024
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Kilgo was on the mic as the team’s radio announcer.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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How can the sideline reporter, the color commentator or the play-by-play announcer make sure everyone is interested?—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Newspaperman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newspaperman. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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