columnist
noun
col·um·nist
ˈkä-ləm-nist 
-lə-mist,
also ˈkäl-yəm-nist,
-yə-mist
: one who writes a newspaper or magazine column
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The search for British TV doctor and Daily Mail columnist Dr. Michael Mosley entered its third day Friday as divers scour the coast on the Greek island of Symi for any sign of him.
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Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 7 June 2024
At The Post, Johnson played many roles over the years, including as columnist, circulation manager and ad sales representative, the paper stated.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2024
In 2003, the event was named for McGuff, the former longtime editor, sports editor and columnist for The Kansas City Star.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2024
But its message eluded many listeners, including conservative columnist George Will, whose wife had been given two tickets to a concert.
—Diane Winston, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
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Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 7 June 2024
At The Post, Johnson played many roles over the years, including as columnist, circulation manager and ad sales representative, the paper stated.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2024
In 2003, the event was named for McGuff, the former longtime editor, sports editor and columnist for The Kansas City Star.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2024
But its message eluded many listeners, including conservative columnist George Will, whose wife had been given two tickets to a concert.
—Diane Winston, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
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“Columnist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/columnist. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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columnist
noun
col·um·nist
ˈkäl-əm-(n)əst
: a person who writes a newspaper or magazine column
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