as in reporter
a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station to gather, write, or report news the host of that morning show prefers to think of himself as a newsperson and not as an entertainer

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Recent Examples of newsperson The iconic newsperson died Friday evening her representative Cindi Berger tells PEOPLE. Stephen M. Silverman, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2022 And then, art imitated life when Apple TV+ released The Morning Show, which followed the story of disgraced newsperson Mitch Kessler (Steve Carell), who was ousted by his network for inappropriate relationships with women. Tanya Edwards, refinery29.com, 8 Jan. 2020 Many of the people on our trip sat quietly while the Dutch newsperson translated Walter Cronkite's reporting of the landing. Laura Demarco, cleveland.com, 14 July 2019 And Trump’s election was the kind of Earth-shattering event that only comes around once or twice in a newsperson’s career. James Hohmann, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2018 Rhodes would appear, on some level, a perfect choice—a pedigreed newsperson with a history at Fox as well as deep connections in liberal political circles. vanityfair.com, 6 June 2017 Rhodes would appear, on some level, a perfect choice—a pedigreed newsperson with a history at Fox as well as deep connections in liberal political circles. vanityfair.com, 6 June 2017 Rhodes would appear, on some level, a perfect choice—a pedigreed newsperson with a history at Fox as well as deep connections in liberal political circles. vanityfair.com, 6 June 2017 Rhodes would appear, on some level, a perfect choice—a pedigreed newsperson with a history at Fox as well as deep connections in liberal political circles. Vanityfair.com, VanityFair.com, 6 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newsperson
Noun
  • In: Sean Duffy United Airlines Newark Liberty International Airport FAA John Dias John Dias is a three-time Emmy Award-winning reporter for CBS News New York.
    Alecia Reid, CBS News, 4 May 2025
  • And, George, Elon Musk told reporters this week it's been a very intense 100 days.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 May 2025
Noun
  • The book is by journalist and writer Bryce Hallett.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
  • In an interview with ABC's Terry Moran that aired on Tuesday, the journalist said the president had the power to have Abrego Garcia, who was wrongly deported to El Salvador in March despite a court order blocking his removal, returned with a simple phone call to Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele.
    Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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  • Doocy’s son, Peter Doocy, is senior White House correspondent for Fox News and his daughter-in-law, Hillary Vaughn, is a Washington, D.C.-based correspondent for Fox Business Network.
    Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
  • Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025

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“Newsperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newsperson. Accessed 11 May. 2025.

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