spokesperson

noun

ˈspōks-ˌpər-sᵊn How to pronounce spokesperson (audio)
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 Angela Musallam, a spokesperson for CalHR, said the department cannot comment on pending litigation. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 However, infinite scroll becomes obsolete with a two-hour time limit meant to stop teens from scrolling for too long, says the Meta spokesperson. — Gili Malinsky tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 In the press secretary role, the White House needs their spokesperson any time something happens. — Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Oncor spokesperson Pat Wilson said at the news conference that 83 distribution poles have been replaced. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spokesperson
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  • After leaving the cell, officers returned a short time later to find Hoyos-Munoz unconscious and not breathing, the spokesman said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Ed Igoe, a Sheriff’s Office spokesman, said in a video briefing released with the footage.
    — Daniel Hunt August 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Spokesperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spokesperson. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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