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 ability to successfully defend a potential lawsuit is not the only risk considered, according to county spokesperson Carla Hass, who said officials also consider attorney fees and staff time. Corey Schmidt july 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 It is paid for using toll fare from drivers, said spokesperson Robert Hinkle. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026 Stephanie Figueroa, spokesperson for Denver Parks and Recreation, said rentals were supposed to start sooner at City Park, but that the electricity powering the point-of-sale system needed to be replaced after a fire at the historic bandshell there. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 17 July 2026 Alicia Pierce, a spokesperson for the Texas secretary of state's office, told ProPublica that the office will review the complaint and, if appropriate, refer it to the Texas Office of the Attorney General. Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spokesperson
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spokesman
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  • In response to a question on whether Iran would accept theUnited Nations' International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) request to access nuclear facilities, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei said the regime would not.
    Tucker Reals, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Amazon aims to have the Dash Carts walk-out technology service in dozens of stores by the end of 2026, according to spokesman Griffin Buch.
    Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

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“Spokesperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spokesperson. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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