Definition of spokespersonnext
as in spokesman
a person who speaks for another or for a group the spokesperson for the protesting students presented their demands to the administration

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Recent Examples of spokesperson His spokesperson would not say if that plan is still under consideration for future school years, despite multiple inquiries by the Daily News. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026 In a video statement, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group fired ballistic missiles and drones at facilities belonging to the state oil company, Aramco, in the Red Sea towns of Yanbu and Jazan. Mohamad El Chamaa, Washington Post, 25 July 2026 Martin said through a spokesperson that the project is not intended to become just another superyacht marina. Miami Herald, 25 July 2026 In a statement, a spokesperson for Lineage said the citations were due to the enormity of the cleanup effort. Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spokesperson
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spokesman
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  • Fernando Mateo, spokesman for the United Bodegas of America, called Freytes' death a devastating reminder of the toll gun violence continues to take on New York City during a Sunday press conference outside the bodega where the shooting happened.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2026
  • Paul Abrams is the director of public relations and spokesman for Roto-Rooter Services Company.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026

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“Spokesperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spokesperson. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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