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 The other four were expected in court Thursday after they were arrested at a hotel in Johannesburg while preparing to board flights to Russia, according to police spokesperson Katlego Mogale. — ABC News, 12 Nov. 2026 When asked if the SEC was going to investigate, an agency spokesperson declined to comment. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 12 Nov. 2026 An airport spokesperson didn’t reply to an Observer reporter’s request for comment. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026 Folsom plans to evaluate possible regulations for businesses which use significant water and electricity, like data centers, as part of a zoning code update in 2027, city spokesperson Christine Brainerd said in an email. — Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spokesperson
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spokesman
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  • The ship will be joining the hundreds of other artificial reefs in the northern waters of the Gulf, including former ships and concrete structures, said county spokesman Nick Tomecek.
    — Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Vatican spokesman said there, Leo would address a range of issues, including the environment, arms tracking and political instability.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Spokesperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spokesperson. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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