POLLSTER Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

pollster

noun

ˈpōl-stər

Definition of pollster

as in interviewer

a person who goes around and approaches people with a request for opinions or information he wouldn't tell the exit pollster whom he'd voted for

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Recent Examples of pollster Higher-quality polls rely on expensive methodologies, such as randomized sampling, so many pollsters opt for cheaper solutions. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 While even legitimate pollsters can get election results wrong — a poll represents public opinion at the time it was taken, and that can change — experts say there are a few key things to look out for when vetting the quality of a survey. — Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel also did not receive a news release about the poll, which pollsters typically send to media. — Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2026 But other metrics, such as regular weekly church attendance, analyzed by other pollsters don’t show this same uptick. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pollster

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interviewer

Noun

Simultaneously, the 'Audition Problem' highlights the performative nature of interviews, where candidates present idealized versions, and interviewers often misinterpret interview prowess for actual job competence.

— Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
The majority of the panel will be audience Q&A, putting Josh and his fellow interviewers in the hot seat.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of interviewer

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