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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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Mrigakshi is a science journalist who enjoys writing about space exploration, biology, and technological innovations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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As Semafor wrote in 2024, despite having just a small staff of editors, curators, and some journalists with its Apple News podcast, the platform is read by tens of millions of people, who might casually scroll the platform or check out stories via push alerts.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
16 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
Noun
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Another Network reporter pointed out the songs were not performed in their entirety.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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This recognition is greatly deserved, because Nick has owned this beat like no other reporter.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 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
Noun
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Most entertaining newscasters in the biz.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 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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The recommendations were approved by 47 votes in favor, with two opposing votes and one abstention, Haberturk broadcaster reported.—
Suzan Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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But maybe Hill, always heralded as one of football’s great innovators, was ahead of his time in another sense, as the first broadcaster-official.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 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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The announcers need to study intensely, learning details not only about an athlete, but what a particular sport means to the populace of a country halfway around the world.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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So when the public-address announcer called Ning Zhongyan’s name Thursday night at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium, the scene felt slightly surreal.—
Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Newspaperman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newspaperman. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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