as in host
a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity
announcer for the Indy 500
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Recent Examples of announcer
Kay Adams will handle pre-game and halftime hosting duties, while former NFL player Andrew Hawkins is on board as a play-by-play announcer.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2026
The cadre of announcers—yes, including WWE wrestler Seth Rollins—were very hyped!
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Nantz is an all-time great golf announcer and host, but, despite his pristine voice, has never really had the instincts on football to make his calls legendary.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The announcers on the call gave A-plus commentary.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2026
The cadre of announcers—yes, including WWE wrestler Seth Rollins—were very hyped!
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Nantz is an all-time great golf announcer and host, but, despite his pristine voice, has never really had the instincts on football to make his calls legendary.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The announcers on the call gave A-plus commentary.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcer
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Third, History podcasts build strong communities, with hosts gaining celebrity status and selling out live events, much like musicians, and History shows cover everything from broad overviews to deep dives into overlooked subjects like women’s history, LGBTQ+ issues, and cultural oddities.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer Nassour is the co-founder of the Pocketbook Project, host of the Political Contessa Podcast, and former Chair of the Massachusetts GOP.—
Jennifer Nassour,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer Hudson took to the stage after a brief DJ opening set by Jermaine Dupree.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Garrix will be joined by Belgian DJ and record producer Lost Frequencies.—
Lauren Chapman,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The 98th Annual Oscars ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby Theater at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, with Conan O’Brien returning as host after serving as emcee for the 2025 celebration.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Bell first hosted the show in 2018 and then returned as emcee for last year’s awards.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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Tessa Thompson toplines as Anna, an Atlanta newscaster who has fallen into a life of reclusivity, until a murder in her nearby hometown sends her back in hopes of finding answers — and returning to her cushy gig as the face of her network.—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
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Cincinnati’s local television stations have had a wealth of memorable newscasters and hosts over the years, from pioneers in the industry to one of the most famous names on TV.—
Jeff Suess,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2025
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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announcer. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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