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journalist

[jur-nl-ist] / ˈdʒɜr nl ɪst /
NOUN
person who writes about factual events for a living
Synonyms
STRONGEST
broadcaster columnist commentator correspondent editor press reporter writer
STRONG
announcer contributor cub hack newsperson publicist scribe scrivener stringer
WEAK
media person newspaper person pencil pusher television commentator

Example Sentences

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Several blasts shook northern Tehran, an AFP journalist heard, as the Middle East war neared its sixth week.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

They were moved by the legacy of journalist Raed Fares.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Leib is a comedian, TV writer, podcaster and cultural journalist who has, to date, never worn cabbage as a hat.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Dylan Johnson, assistant secretary of state for global public affairs, confirmed the abduction of an American journalist, without naming Kittleson.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

I could not think which particular journalist would have given me such a high recommendation; there had been so many.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.