INTERVIEWEE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

interviewee

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as in respondent

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Recent Examples of interviewee The interviewees ranged in age from 3 to 90 years old, with some conversations with Gobel having been short as 10 minutes and others over 90 minutes. — David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2026 Oral history works with the interviewee as a partner in dialogue and the verbal form historical truth can take is always co-constructed (Cook and Goodall 2013; Goodall and Cadzow 2009; Portelli 1991). — Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 3 June 2026 The symbolic gesture followed McCartney’s stint as the show’s final interviewee as well as last musical performer, in which the host asked him to share stories about his first visit to the theater 62 years ago. — Chris Willman, Variety, 22 May 2026 The host was particularly adept at engaging his guests in authentic conversations about grief, such as when Andrew Garfield spoke about the recent death of his mother, or Colbert appeared as the interviewee on CNN to discuss it with Anderson Cooper. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for interviewee

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One healthcare student won over $50,000 while another respondent lost within that range, the survey showed.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 21 July 2026
Another respondent, from a small nonprofit, emphasized curiosity, adaptability and the ability to learn new skills quickly.

— Cuneyt Gozu, The Conversation, 21 July 2026

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