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
But Nick Offerman, his announcer sidekick, won't be joining him.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
One of Jimmy Valvano’s old players, Terry Gannon, has become one of the best announcers in the sport.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
There is an ongoing argument/debate/thought experiment/wrasslin' match going on in the press box among the University of Arkansas' radio announcers.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
The telecast will also feature a live call-out by the announcer to a quick-serve restaurant, and streaming viewers will be shown ads using IP from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the first time.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
One of Jimmy Valvano’s old players, Terry Gannon, has become one of the best announcers in the sport.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
There is an ongoing argument/debate/thought experiment/wrasslin' match going on in the press box among the University of Arkansas' radio announcers.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
The telecast will also feature a live call-out by the announcer to a quick-serve restaurant, and streaming viewers will be shown ads using IP from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the first time.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcer
Noun
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Several recent surveys show Swalwell, Steyer, and in some cases, Porter polling in the teens, alongside Republicans Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Memories of this night were sealed with photos, taken by their photojournalist host.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On Friday night, Billboard House at Mohawk transformed into the CHEETOS FLAMIN’ HOT Pickle Pop-Off, an afterparty featuring DJ duo Loud Luxury.—
Billboard Staff,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2026
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Special guests included Andrea Gunning, Chris Wylde, DJ Dramos, Elyse Myers and Laurie Santos.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Still, Buckley was visibly moved to hear her name read as her streak culminated at the 98th Oscars ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, who returned as emcee for the second year in a row.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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President-elect Sarah Epstein served as the emcee throughout the night.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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World-famous newscasters didn't know who Jeffrey Epstein was.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
16 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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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announcer. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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