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
Yet some commentators, such as Bloomberg columnist Matt Levine, have suggested that something less nefarious might be at play: that Jane Street may have spotted a pricing inefficiency between Indian bank stocks and related derivatives, and closed that gap.
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Daniel Schlaepfer, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Trump’s priorities are clear: Derail medical and scientific research, and invade MacArthur Park, writes columnist Steve Lopez.
—James Rainey
follow, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
The columnist responded to the woman pointing out that there are many ways around her sister’s concerns of traveling during a national holiday.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 6 July 2025
Laura Trujillo is a national columnist focusing on health and wellness.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 4 July 2025
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Daniel Schlaepfer, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Trump’s priorities are clear: Derail medical and scientific research, and invade MacArthur Park, writes columnist Steve Lopez.
—James Rainey
follow, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
The columnist responded to the woman pointing out that there are many ways around her sister’s concerns of traveling during a national holiday.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 6 July 2025
Laura Trujillo is a national columnist focusing on health and wellness.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for columnist
Noun
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Every writer, artist, and editor here feels that way.—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Despite their current confidence in the group, one NFL writer pointed to Dallas' decision to allow Rico Dowdle to walk in free agency as a move that contributes to what could be viewed as a mediocre offseason.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The three courses finished on Dec. 9, according to the online course catalog. Reached on his cellphone Friday, Snyder declined to comment and directed an Idaho Statesman reporter to the university.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2025
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Other congressional reporters arriving at Capitol Hill today passed these exhausted Senate reporters on their way out.—
Mackenzie Thomas,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Several of its authors had previously, or are now, working in President Donald Trump’s administration.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Putnam mastered the moment; to this day, corporations demand photogenic authors, high-stakes publicity, spreadsheet tweaks and magical thinking.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Media implies entertainment and undermines the responsibility that journalists are supposed to have to report the truth and hold those in power accountable.—
HG Biggs,
IndyStar,
11 July 2025
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From paranormal investigators to journalists and TikTok content creators.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The headphones allowed Saenz de Viteri to speak to each audience member directly, as a writer speaks to each reader, and alternate points-of-view from omniscient distance one minute to character interiority the next, like a daring novelist.—
Brian Schaefer
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
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That story is about two men, one an up-and-coming-actor and the other a want-to-be novelist, who fall into a deep brotherhood while sleeping with the same woman.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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“Columnist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/columnist. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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