raconteur
Example Sentences
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Like the raconteur at the table, Mr. Winchester is masterly but almost too fluent.
But Capote, a lively raconteur in life and on the page, takes his time in setting the scene.
She was candid about these issues, however, as she emerged as a wicked raconteur, diarist and author of renowned wit and bluntness.
From Los Angeles Times
Mr. Donovan’s family described him as a “sublime raconteur” and a generous philanthropist to the Catholic Church and educational causes.
From Washington Post
Ricky was a friend of mine, a master magician, an incredible archivist and raconteur.
From New York Times
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