spokesperson
noun
spokes·per·son
ˈspōks-ˌpər-sᵊn 
plural also
: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity
called also spokesman
Examples of spokesperson in a Sentence
a statement from the company's spokesperson
the spokesperson for the protesting students presented their demands to the administration
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The embassy spokesperson added that China is interested in restoring peace to the region.
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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The company’s support of Colorado Senate Bill 26-090, the spokesperson said, reflects a narrow but important distinction — the bill exempts technology designed for use in critical infrastructure, as defined by federal law, while preserving repair rights for consumer devices.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Attempts to reach Reives directly and through a spokesperson were unsuccessful Wednesday evening.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
That number increased back to 600 per day three weeks ago, said Shimi Zuaretz, a COGAT spokesperson.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The company’s support of Colorado Senate Bill 26-090, the spokesperson said, reflects a narrow but important distinction — the bill exempts technology designed for use in critical infrastructure, as defined by federal law, while preserving repair rights for consumer devices.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Attempts to reach Reives directly and through a spokesperson were unsuccessful Wednesday evening.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
That number increased back to 600 per day three weeks ago, said Shimi Zuaretz, a COGAT spokesperson.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Spokesperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokesperson. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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spokesperson
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spokes·per·son
ˈspōk-ˌspərs-ᵊn
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