columnist

noun

Definition of columnistnext
as in writer
a person who writes a newspaper or magazine column The columnist is known to take provocative positions that often shape the opinions of her readers. a gossip columnist

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Recent Examples of columnist The bulk of the year, Buchanan focused on awards season in his role as The Projectionist awards columnist. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 His most acute scorn was reserved for my then-colleague, Alan Abelson, the longtime lead columnist and former Barron’s editor known for his florid, literate and persistent bearishness. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 Jerry Shany is a freelance columnist for the Daily Southtown. — Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Freda’s salary and employment agreement were first reported by Hartford Courant columnist Kevin Rennie in his blog, Daily Ructions. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for columnist
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  1. writer
  2. reporter
  3. author
  4. journalist
  5. novelist
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  • Adapted from the debut play of writer Ezra England, the series is being co-developed with Platform Presents, which also co-produced the original stage production.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Malone is a staff writer at the New Yorker covering media and politics.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of writer
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  • The referendum campaign has fueled debate about Iceland’s place in the world, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir told reporters after casting her ballot in ​the capital on Saturday.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Canales told reporters postgame that Evans’ absence was related to a neck injury.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • The authors noted that skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and contact dermatitis can appear in the perianal region, where bidet use may help.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The authors describe that interpretation as hypothesis-generating and in need of further study.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • Responding to journalists' questions, Macron urged the United States not to hoard cutting-edge AI technologies for itself and stressed that countries must engage in global cooperation on AI regulation.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • One of them was this Torcal prototype, which was being used to shuttle journalists (your author included) around to give them a taste of the company’s first electric SUV.
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of journalist
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  • Other competition highlights include Milo from director Nicole Garcia (Oran), a French drama featuring Marion Cotillard and Lurker star Théodore Pellerin; and In My Father’s Room, the directorial debut of Japanese novelist Maha Harada.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
  • What the novelist is getting at here resonates far beyond a single celebrity.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of novelist

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“Columnist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/columnist. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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