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
Miller participated in the telecast on NBC Sports Bay Area alongside Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase and Athletics announcer Jenny Cavnar, using the moment to advocate for more coaches from the WNBA to join the NBA.
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Nick Friedell, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Then, the whole arena rose to give Matthews a standing ovation as he was called out by the announcer.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Besides analyst Rod Allen (who was switched from TV to radio game broadcasts), Craig Minervini also took a significant workload hit among Marlins announcers this season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
As Andy Pages, just inserted in center field, ran over left fielder Kiké Hernández to make the catch, Dodgers play-by-play announcer Stephen Nelson summed up the high drama unfolding in front of him.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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Nick Friedell, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Then, the whole arena rose to give Matthews a standing ovation as he was called out by the announcer.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Besides analyst Rod Allen (who was switched from TV to radio game broadcasts), Craig Minervini also took a significant workload hit among Marlins announcers this season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
As Andy Pages, just inserted in center field, ran over left fielder Kiké Hernández to make the catch, Dodgers play-by-play announcer Stephen Nelson summed up the high drama unfolding in front of him.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcer
Noun
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Brazil still doesn’t have specific regulation for prediction markets, but platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket already host contracts about the country.—
Katherine Doherty,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Kartje, who covers USC football and men’s basketball for The Times, will be your host.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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There will also be DJ and drag queen performances.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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Housed inside a domed tent, Sunflower Sound System will feature paneling made from mycelium and decorated with tapestries and original artwork by DJ and artist Josephine Chime.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, Missy Elliott’s reputation as a groundbreaking emcee is secure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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An Unforgettable Evening Beverly Wilshire In support of the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, the Beverly Hills gala honors Kerry Washington and Anastasia Soare, with Whitney Cummings serving as emcee.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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The first studies on parasocial relationships, in the Eighties, were about soap opera stars and newscasters, since that was who people used to feel familiar with on a daily basis.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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Most entertaining newscasters in the biz.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announcer. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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