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
Shaw was asked about backlash from skipping the game after Mets announcer Gary Cohen criticized his decision.
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Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
Crean Lutheran’s offense was so hot in the first half that the public address announcer’s speaker literally and actually caught on fire.
—Zach Cavanagh, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
Brady, of course, is also a play-by-play announcer with Fox and can attend production meetings remotely and participate in general game prep.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
The opportunity came in 2023, when there was an opening for the Braves’ television announcer position.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
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Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
Crean Lutheran’s offense was so hot in the first half that the public address announcer’s speaker literally and actually caught on fire.
—Zach Cavanagh, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
Brady, of course, is also a play-by-play announcer with Fox and can attend production meetings remotely and participate in general game prep.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
The opportunity came in 2023, when there was an opening for the Braves’ television announcer position.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcer
Noun
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Reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny will be the first host of the 51st season.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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In addition to Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, John Oliver and Jon Stewart addressed his suspension, as did Conan O'Brien, David Letterman, Howard Stern, and the co-hosts of The View.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Defensively, the Buffaloes haven’t taken a huge step back without Hunter, leaning on DJ McKinney to assume the role of the lead cornerback.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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The documentary was directed by filmmaker and fellow DJ Hoj Jomehri, who’s played at events around the world including a 2012 Burning Man b2b with Burridge.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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Actress and comedian Heather McMahan stepped down as emcee for the Ryder Cup after she was heard heckling and cursing at golfers during the championship game over the weekend.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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As reported by Golfweek’s Josh Carpenter, Heather McMahan issued a personal apology to Rory McIlroy and Ryder Cup Europe and resigned from her role as first tee emcee.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 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 2 Oct. 2025.
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