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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of columnist
Matt Fleming is an opinion columnist for the Southern California News Group.
—
Matt Fleming, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
Graham Averill is Outside magazine’s national park columnist.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 7 Mar. 2025
At the time, Fagan was a reporter and columnist for the Oregon Journal newspaper, which had offices overlooking Naito Parkway (then called Front Avenue).
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram 817-390-7760 Mac Engel is an award-winning columnist who has covered sports since the dawn of man; Cowboys, TCU, Stars, Rangers, Mavericks, etc. Olympics.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for columnist
Matt Fleming, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
Graham Averill is Outside magazine’s national park columnist.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 7 Mar. 2025
At the time, Fagan was a reporter and columnist for the Oregon Journal newspaper, which had offices overlooking Naito Parkway (then called Front Avenue).
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram 817-390-7760 Mac Engel is an award-winning columnist who has covered sports since the dawn of man; Cowboys, TCU, Stars, Rangers, Mavericks, etc. Olympics.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for columnist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for columnist
Noun
-
Matt previously spent several years covering Palace matches for the South London Press and contributing to other publications as a freelance writer.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
-
Michelle Obama and her older brother Craig Robinson have introduced the first guest on their IMO (In My Opinion) podcast: the incomparable actress, writer, and producer Issa Rae.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The network’s team of reporters, editors and managers working on behalf of America to speak directly to the people of the world in English and in their own languages may never return to the air.—
Al Pessin,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
-
Wilmore was diplomatic about Trump and Musk earlier this month when reporters asked multiple questions about their claims.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The study authors suggest early mammals were stuck in a narrow ecological and evolutionary lane until the extinction of the dinosaurs.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2025
-
The businesswoman and author starred alongside McConaughey in a recent Super Bowl ad campaign for Uber Eats, which saw the veteran actor play several different characters throughout history across various ads.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Contributing writer Keith Cooper is a freelance science journalist and editor in the United Kingdom, and has a degree in physics and astrophysics from the University of Manchester.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 Mar. 2025
-
Last year, Angel City sold a controlling stake to journalist Willow Bay and Disney CEO Bob Iger for an undisclosed sum that valued the team at $250 million.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Included among dozens of other characters are a submarine commander and his crew, a creepy coroner, a sweaty spy, an American flyboy, and even the soon-to-be spy novelist Ian Fleming.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
-
In Grade’s lifetime, he was considered one of the most important living Yiddish novelists—by those who could read Yiddish.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Columnist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/columnist. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share