as in reporter
a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station to gather, write, or report news
the host of that morning show prefers to think of himself as a newsperson and not as an entertainer
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Recent Examples of newsperson
The iconic newsperson died Friday evening her representative Cindi Berger tells PEOPLE.
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Stephen M. Silverman, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2022
And then, art imitated life when Apple TV+ released The Morning Show, which followed the story of disgraced newsperson Mitch Kessler (Steve Carell), who was ousted by his network for inappropriate relationships with women.
—Tanya Edwards, refinery29.com, 8 Jan. 2020
Many of the people on our trip sat quietly while the Dutch newsperson translated Walter Cronkite's reporting of the landing.
—Laura Demarco, cleveland.com, 14 July 2019
And Trump’s election was the kind of Earth-shattering event that only comes around once or twice in a newsperson’s career.
—James Hohmann, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2018
Rhodes would appear, on some level, a perfect choice—a pedigreed newsperson with a history at Fox as well as deep connections in liberal political circles.
—vanityfair.com, 6 June 2017
Rhodes would appear, on some level, a perfect choice—a pedigreed newsperson with a history at Fox as well as deep connections in liberal political circles.
—vanityfair.com, 6 June 2017
Rhodes would appear, on some level, a perfect choice—a pedigreed newsperson with a history at Fox as well as deep connections in liberal political circles.
—vanityfair.com, 6 June 2017
Rhodes would appear, on some level, a perfect choice—a pedigreed newsperson with a history at Fox as well as deep connections in liberal political circles.
—Vanityfair.com, VanityFair.com, 6 June 2017
Stephen M. Silverman, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2022
And then, art imitated life when Apple TV+ released The Morning Show, which followed the story of disgraced newsperson Mitch Kessler (Steve Carell), who was ousted by his network for inappropriate relationships with women.
—Tanya Edwards, refinery29.com, 8 Jan. 2020
Many of the people on our trip sat quietly while the Dutch newsperson translated Walter Cronkite's reporting of the landing.
—Laura Demarco, cleveland.com, 14 July 2019
And Trump’s election was the kind of Earth-shattering event that only comes around once or twice in a newsperson’s career.
—James Hohmann, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2018
Rhodes would appear, on some level, a perfect choice—a pedigreed newsperson with a history at Fox as well as deep connections in liberal political circles.
—vanityfair.com, 6 June 2017
Rhodes would appear, on some level, a perfect choice—a pedigreed newsperson with a history at Fox as well as deep connections in liberal political circles.
—vanityfair.com, 6 June 2017
Rhodes would appear, on some level, a perfect choice—a pedigreed newsperson with a history at Fox as well as deep connections in liberal political circles.
—vanityfair.com, 6 June 2017
Rhodes would appear, on some level, a perfect choice—a pedigreed newsperson with a history at Fox as well as deep connections in liberal political circles.
—Vanityfair.com, VanityFair.com, 6 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newsperson
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Amy Drew Thompson is a multimedia food reporter for Orlando Sentinel who has lived in the city for 20 years.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Trump administration activates 700 Marines in Los Angeles area amid ICE protests Graham Kates Graham Kates is an investigative reporter covering criminal justice, privacy issues and information security for CBS News Digital.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Also, when a crisis hits, having an open line of access to journalists is invaluable.—
Valentina Drofa,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Salena Zito is a national political correspondent for the Washington Examiner.—
Salena Zito,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Then a White House correspondent and weekend co-anchor on Today, Welker filmed an intimate segment about her path towards parenthood for the morning show.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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“Newsperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newsperson. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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