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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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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

The shooter is among the dead, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks told reporters at a news conference held Saturday night.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Aug. 2026
Here’s a compilation of the latest reporting as of Friday night from The Athletic’s team of reporters as Monday’s trade deadline approaches.

— Jayson Stark, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of reporter

Noun

Police set up a strike force to investigate Jones after The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper reported in 2023 that Jones used his position of power, first as a schoolteacher and later as a popular broadcaster, to prey on a number of young men.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
After crashing, the plane caught fire, making any rescue impossible, according to Peruvian broadcaster RPP.

— Joe Kottke, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of broadcaster

Noun

There is no indication that Papa’s status as the 49ers’ gameday announcer will be impacted by the change to the talk-show lineup.

— Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
As the stadium announcer called the game, the real Angel Reese Barbie sat on his shoulder as part of the action.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of announcer

Noun

The disruption extended far beyond the classroom, leaving communities to absorb the loss of institutions that had long served as neighborhood anchors.

— Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Defensive tackles Tyrique Tucker and Mario Landino return as anchors inside, while the Hoosiers also added Kansas State edge transfer Tobi Osunsanmi from the transfer portal.

— Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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