Thesaurus results for ANCHORPERSON

anchorperson

noun

ˈaŋ-kər-ˌpər-sᵊn

Definition of anchorperson

as in newscaster

one who reads and introduces news reports on a news program the new anchorperson did an admirable job of dealing with the late-breaking news story

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Recent Examples of anchorperson But the hurdles used to prolong her rise grow tedious and predictable, as if some unseen producer was prodding the anchorperson to fill dead air. — Brian Lowry, CNN, 22 Oct. 2020

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Noun

There’s something powerful—and, yes, stripped down—about seeing these politicians and newscasters without being able to hear their language.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026
He was trailed by Marlene Galán-Woods, a former newscaster, in the Democratic primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District.

— Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of newscaster

Noun

Daily newspapers keep scores of advance obituaries on file so reporters aren’t scrambling on deadline when an important person in the community dies.

— Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
Valkyrie is not quite open for business, but Eveland and her business partner — Valkyrie technical director Desmond Browning — gave a Statesman reporter and photographer a tour of the facility and a preview of the training that will be offered.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026

Definition of reporter

Noun

More than 10 residential buildings were covered by the falling rocks, the outlet reported, citing local state broadcaster CCTV.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
An area near Qeshm Island, inside the strait, was also targeted, according to Iran's state-run broadcaster, IRIB.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026

Definition of broadcaster

Noun

Mark Owens, after 16 seasons with the Braves, is stepping down as their on-field announcer this year.

— Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
The Athletic counted, downloaded and listened to all 308 goals over 104 games, as called by Telemundo’s nine announcers, and found the longest call of the men’s World Cup.

— Emily Olsen, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of announcer

Noun

Celebrity Chef Eric Adjepong, a festival anchor, was particularly impressed by the diverse mango varieties, noting their versatility beyond sweetness for both savory and sweet dishes.

— Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Longtime SportsCenter anchor David Lloyd, injury expert Stephania Bell, talk show host Bart Scott and NFL Network analyst Charles Davis were also laid off as well, according to Front Office Sports.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

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