How to Use public speaker in a Sentence

public speaker

noun
  • And so getting his thoughts on writing and what makes for an effective public speaker.
    — Abc News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2024
  • Michaels also is a best-selling author and public speaker.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Karen is a lawyer, civil rights advocate, and public speaker.
    — Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Here are four tips to building a reputation as a public speaker.
    — Megan Poinski, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Simon was also a writer, a raconteur and a great public speaker.
    — Tiffany Kelly, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The item passed without discussion from the board, although one public speaker opposed it.
    — Jemma Stephenson, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Over the course of her life, Jorgensen became a singer, nightclub performer and public speaker.
    — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Chris Gaffney is a stay-at-home dad, writer, public speaker, and husband living in Wolcott.
    — Chris Gaffney, Hartford Courant, 19 May 2024
  • Not every founder is going to be a polished public speaker or an Ivy League graduate.
    — Nikita Sachdev, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The key is to remember that there are no shortcuts on the road to becoming an exceptional public speaker.
    — Carmine Gallo, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
  • Kennedy made his name as an environmental lawyer, advocate and public speaker.
    — William Earl, Variety, 12 Feb. 2024
  • The idea that physical movement can make one a better public speaker should be considered a gift to podium clenchers everywhere.
    — Janine MacLachlan, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • These days, Belfort continues to work as an entrepreneur, author and public speaker.
    — Erica Marrison, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Hyden’s Amazon author bio lists him as a substance abuse counselor, instructor and public speaker.
    — Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 5 July 2024
  • Rev displays the rhetorical power, leavened with humor and warmth, of a skilled public speaker, but many others are charismatic, too.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Montoya is an author, public speaker and founder of the Alex Montoya Foundation.
    — Alex Montoya, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Kingsbury is also a public speaker, women’s advocate and influential figure in the faith space.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 June 2026
  • Ryan Harvey has used his platform as a public speaker, author and educator to break the stigma about mental health for Black men.
    — J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Ryan Harvey has used his platform as a public speaker, author and educator to break the stigma about mental health for Black men.
    — J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Marvel has done high-profile work to understand Earth’s changing climate and is a frequent public speaker and science writer.
    — Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Fill out a public speaker card Most governmental bodies ask that speakers fill out a card before the public comment period.
    — Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Montana is a writer and public speaker who currently serves on WGAE council.
    — Sarah Montana, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
  • Rights & Permissions Ashley Judd is an actor, activist and public speaker.
    — Daisy Jones, Vogue, 27 June 2024
  • Gulley is a Quaker pastor, writer, and public speaker based in Danville, Indiana.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2024
  • At his best, Marsch is a gregarious and engaged public speaker, capable of swaying public opinion with pointed, clear thoughts.
    — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
  • By the 1870s, Sojourner was marketing herself as the oldest public speaker in the world.
    — Cynthia Greenlee, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024
  • In recent years, Lewinsky has reemerged in the public eye, becoming an anti-bullying advocate and public speaker.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
  • Upon his release, Mitnick turned his skills to hacking on behalf of companies, becoming a consultant and public speaker.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 20 July 2023
  • By way of contrast, a side hustle as a humorist and public speaker that Harrington has sustained since at least 2016 has not disappeared.
    — Jc Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Mar. 2026
  • In addition to his diving career, Lemons is also a public speaker, sharing his unbelievably true story at different events.
    — Keith Langston, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025

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