spokesmen

noun

plural of spokesman
as in spokespeople
a person who speaks for another or for a group a spokesman for the cattle industry

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Recent Examples of spokesmen Tiger and Rory ultimately became friends and fellow spokesmen for Nike. — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026 Managers, as always, are the game’s primary spokesmen, meeting with the media before and after every game. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026 The Daily News reached out to spokesmen for Mann. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026 Corporate spokesmen, print ads, TV spots. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026 His spokesmen declined to answer questions about which family members helped harvest the soybeans or his relationship with the Bradfords. — Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025 His cabinet included former members and spokesmen of Shiite armed groups. — Nabil Salih, Time, 4 Dec. 2025 Both Maduro and his main spokesmen, such as Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello and Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López, say the United States will fail in its plans, anticipating a popular resistance in favor of the government. — Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spokesmen
  1. speakers
  2. promoters
  3. ambassadors
  4. prophets
  5. mouthpieces
  6. representatives
Noun
  • Passengers at the back can also get extra serenading with the standard Burmester 3D Surround Sound with Dolby Atmos, which comes with an additional pair of rear speakers and a more powerful 710-watt amp.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 July 2026
  • The speakers compared observations around digital fatigue and the importance of in-person connection during a sit-down brunch on Pinterest Beach.
    — Vogue Business, Vogue, 21 July 2026
Definition of speakers
Noun
  • Four decades after buying his first ring, Goodall remains the man trusted by boxing’s biggest promoters and biggest stars.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Plaintiffs alleged that the event promoters were negligent in failing to secure required permits, not providing adequate security or crowd control and misrepresenting the event as safe for families, according to the statement.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of promoters
Noun
  • The exporters were not there as competitors, but as ambassadors for Brand Kenya.
    — W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 27 July 2026
  • The alliance’s political headquarters is in Brussels, where ambassadors from member nations meet to discuss defense spending, drone incursions and cyber threats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of ambassadors
Noun
  • Moses received the Torah from Sinai, and handed it down to Joshua, and Joshua to the elders, and the elders to the prophets, and the prophets delivered it to the men of the Great Synagogue.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • Seven Mountains has brought the language of spiritual warfare and demon-fighting into the mainstream of evangelicalism, through a network of pastors who view themselves as prophets and apostles engaged in a battle against evil secular forces.
    — Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Definition of prophets
Noun
  • For Netanyahu’s mouthpieces in the media, news of the ceasefire deal appeared to represent a genuine crisis.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 June 2026
  • Try your best to get into any cracks or crevices, like around mouthpieces, that might invite mold.
    — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
Definition of mouthpieces
Noun
  • Each of the representatives will receive a $15,000 grant from MLS to support their organization.
    — Alex Zietlow July 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
  • Legal representatives for the sheriff’s office declined to comment on the case due to pending litigation.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of representatives

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