ringmaster
noun
ring·mas·ter
ˈriŋ-ˌma-stər 
: one in charge of performances in a ring (as of a circus)
broadly
: a supervisor or moderator especially of a performance or presentation
the ringmaster of a talk show
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That’s because beneath all the fireworks and provocation, Kid Rock remains an unusually gifted ringmaster.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026
Yes, for nearly 40 years, Corso became college football’s favorite uncle — the lovable, wisecracking ringmaster who reminded us that sports should be joyful.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
If Cohen is Bravo’s ringmaster, his circus is composed of reality stars on the same stage as Oscar winners, fashion designers, politicians, novelists, filmmakers, and more reality stars.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 May 2026
From ringmasters and lions to clowns and mimes, everyone went all out with their party attire.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026
Yes, for nearly 40 years, Corso became college football’s favorite uncle — the lovable, wisecracking ringmaster who reminded us that sports should be joyful.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
If Cohen is Bravo’s ringmaster, his circus is composed of reality stars on the same stage as Oscar winners, fashion designers, politicians, novelists, filmmakers, and more reality stars.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 May 2026
From ringmasters and lions to clowns and mimes, everyone went all out with their party attire.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
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ringmaster
noun
ring·mas·ter
ˈriŋ-ˌmas-tər
: one in charge of performances in a ring (as of a circus)
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