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
Wood was a radio announcer and jazz disc jockey and took DeJohnette around to clubs.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
When that uncle, Roy Wood, became the first Black news announcer on a white Chicago radio station, DeJohnette gained access to an endless supply of jazz records that fueled an early infatuation with the genre.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2025
Beginning with Sunday’s home opener, the Heat will celebrate Biamonte’s 35 seasons as the PA announcer through a season-long campaign, Mike Drop.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
So being the Dodger announcer during the regular season has given me a bunch of practice at those moments.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
When that uncle, Roy Wood, became the first Black news announcer on a white Chicago radio station, DeJohnette gained access to an endless supply of jazz records that fueled an early infatuation with the genre.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2025
Beginning with Sunday’s home opener, the Heat will celebrate Biamonte’s 35 seasons as the PA announcer through a season-long campaign, Mike Drop.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
So being the Dodger announcer during the regular season has given me a bunch of practice at those moments.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcer
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Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, who envisioned the city, Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil hosts art exhibitions, international movies, and other events.—
Greyson Ferguson,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The cast and reunion host Tan France continued to frame Stause’s use of social media as beyond the pale.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Executive producers include Lamorne Morris, Kyle Shevrin, David Steward II, Matt Heath, Michael Laundon, Pierre Romain, Julie Solinger, Lyndon Baldock, Vik Bansal, Bo Youngblood, Jon Ireradi, Dan Sheldon, Chad Oliver, DJ Dodd, Paolo Pilladi, Randy Sinquefield and Jared Safier.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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Hip-Hop icon DJ Spinderella cemented her place in music history, becoming the first female DJ ever inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Emcee During downtime, Bill Sindelar was tasked with emcee duties and kept spirits high.—
Haley Kluge,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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An emcee revs up the crowd in the arena before the matches begin, and players get an introduction and walkout music.—
Jeremy Herb,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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In 2004, Turner became news director, reporter, and newscaster with the Minnesota News Network.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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Smith read for a few different roles — Joey's sister's boyfriend, Bodie, as well as Dawson's film teacher, Tamara Jacobs' boyfriend and newscaster Bob.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announcer. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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