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 Tina McGuire, a Crown Center spokesperson, said in an email that the report’s blight findings represent a normal step in the TIF process to support the Royals stadium. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026 In a statement, spokesperson Kollin Crompton said GOP governors and candidates remain focused on lowering taxes, unleashing American energy and keeping communities safe. — Kevin Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 The Star-Telegram contacted Keller officials via a city spokesperson to get clarification on the code governing half stories along with answers to other questions. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026 The Herald reached out to Calvo’s office, but his spokesperson and chief of staff did not respond. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spokesperson
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spokesman
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  • Thailand's Ministry of Information and a spokesman for the Cambodian government did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
    — Shibani Mahtani, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said that the strike on the Taibah distribution station knocked one transformer out of service but left the wider grid intact.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Spokesperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spokesperson. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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