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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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Murder at The Hawaii Theatre alongside KHON-TV Hawaii newscaster Joe Moore.

— Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
The most immediately notable moment in the trailer was Emily Blunt’s newscaster breaking out in alien-speak during the weather report, but what happens right after that is truly astounding.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 June 2026

Definition of newscaster

Noun

Adriana Valasis, an N+ reporter in Mexico City who has covered World Cups and the Olympic Games, has seen firsthand how the Mexican national team lifted the fans’ spirits and brought Mexican society together.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Mike Snider is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of reporter

Noun

On Thursday, photos released by state broadcaster IRIB showed the commander sitting next to Khamenei’s casket during a farewell ceremony in Tehran.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Oraiokastro Mayor Pandelis Tsakiris said on Greece’s state broadcaster ERT that several businesses and homes were damaged but a clearer picture would emerge after authorities conducted a full evaluation.

— Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of broadcaster

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She has also been spotted working as a substitute anchor for various personnel, particularly on weekends.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 July 2026
With a fresh margarita in hand, Josef launches into a 70-minute monologue about his Life and Times, which carries on past Nathan’s anchor-watch shift and into Coop’s.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 June 2026

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