as in chatterer
a person who talks constantly
your brother is quite a talker—he wouldn't let me get a word in edgewise
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Recent Examples of talker
This one is sure to be a talker for several reasons, not the least of which being that the film’s production reportedly ran into a major roadblock with the script that delayed the film’s release.
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Dan Heching, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Skin care is situated front and center, with big brands like Olay and L’Oréal Paris given a full brand expression and shelf talkers that clarify the key points of hero stock-keeping units, reminiscent of a specialty store environment.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Today's talkers Hackers can install malware in airport USB ports.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Is one the talker and one the typer?
—Susan Morrison, New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2025
Here are the talkers Your NL manager of the year is, once again, Pat Murphy.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The daytime talker/podcast hybrid would feature McCarthy sharing celebrity gossip, sharing advice, telling stories and talking to celebrity guests, experts, everyday people and viewer call ins.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
Chara’s influence on the Leafs Carlo is one of the loudest talkers on the ice, always alert to threats and calling them out to his teammates.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talker
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Only the magpies know who caused this mess.—
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Josie’s design of Sister Europe is rich, playful and stylish—the magpie in me is super drawn to her glimmering illustration and colour choices.—
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And be a good conversationalist by being curious about others’ lives.—
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Anka, a thoughtful conversationalist who shares stories with the sagacity of someone who has lived a fascinating life, is talking about his present.—
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“Talker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talker. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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