Definition of announcernext
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 Bey hopes spectators this year take time not only to watch the action in the arena but also to listen to the announcers throughout the performances. J.m. Banks june 24, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026 Austrian play-by-play announcer Robert Seeger told viewers to turn off their televisions. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 Over the years, Cohn became one of ESPN's most recognizable personalities, serving as a host, reporter, interviewer, commentator, writer and play-by-play announcer. Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 The whole affair was emceed by longtime Knicks announcer Mike Breen, who was also the voice of the NBA Finals for ESPN. Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for announcer
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Noun
  • The round of 32 is in progress, with several teams already moving on the round of 16, including tournament co-hosts Canada and Mexico.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Griffin's last appearance on the Tonight Show was in 2013, during Jay Leno's tenure as host.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Led by chief strategist Afrikaa Johnson, planning began with securing the right venue before assembling the night’s musical lineup, including DJ Self, whose set kept guests dancing throughout the evening.
    Naomi Jeffries, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
  • Then, relax at the food court, beer tent or stage, where A Guy & Girl DJ and Junk FM will be performing.
    Cole Premo, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Viviana Barajas, the 33-year-old emcee, asked the crowd at the top of the event.
    Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
  • The chatter caused the emcees to not-so-playfully shush the crowd several times.
    Jared Perlo, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Noun
  • Murder at The Hawaii Theatre alongside KHON-TV Hawaii newscaster Joe Moore.
    Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
  • The most immediately notable moment in the trailer was Emily Blunt’s newscaster breaking out in alien-speak during the weather report, but what happens right after that is truly astounding.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 June 2026

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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announcer. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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