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as in comment
a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event)
the TV anchors provided a running commentary on the parade
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as in story
usually commentaries plural
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
the general's commentaries on his military campaigns rank among the best firsthand accounts of the war
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Recent Examples of commentary
Box scores, injury reports, standings, historical trends, and endless streams of commentary have become part of the modern fan experience.
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Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Local guides keep groups small, typically 15 to 20 people, and tailor commentary to match guest interests.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
There’s a sketch I’m not allowed to mention that bluntly calls out our sitting president (featuring a pair of particularly substantive voices), and the series doesn’t shy away from topical commentary (even with Barack Obama as an executive producer and host).
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
As Fed chair, Greenspan also became known for offering often cryptic economic commentary that lawmakers, economists and investors scrambled to interpret.
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Local guides keep groups small, typically 15 to 20 people, and tailor commentary to match guest interests.
—
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
There’s a sketch I’m not allowed to mention that bluntly calls out our sitting president (featuring a pair of particularly substantive voices), and the series doesn’t shy away from topical commentary (even with Barack Obama as an executive producer and host).
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
As Fed chair, Greenspan also became known for offering often cryptic economic commentary that lawmakers, economists and investors scrambled to interpret.
—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentary
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Her comments came after Trump pledged support and assistance to Venezuela in a post on Truth Social overnight.
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At the committee hearing Wednesday, the room overflowed with supporters who queued up in the room and outside in the corridor to make public comment and emphasize the importance of the bill.
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The Sacramento Bee published several notable stories Friday covering local government, public health and state worker policy.
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The 5-star analyst highlighted that Pinterest has delivered double-digit global user growth for ten consecutive quarters, with his May data analysis indicating particular momentum in the second quarter of 2026.
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Americans question the costs The Iran war has cost the average American household between $775 and $1,300 so far in fuel and taxpayer costs, according to an analysis by Roger Pielke, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
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Even before the chronology starts to go haywire, the film has the mood of the past in its chilly bones.
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Much of this era steps into the 42nd millennium, but the chronology isn't entirely clear.
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One of the more notable aspects of the announcement is American Fusion’s emphasis on third-party observation.
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All these and more measurements and observations are recorded.
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The Alameda County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy report is awaiting test results after extra testing was requested by Martin’s family.
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The trail that led to the record haul began in the state of Queensland, when local police officers responding to reports of a truck fire found 40 kilograms of cocaine floating in the sea near a boat ramp.
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The Atlas Lions made history last time around in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as the first African team to reach the semifinals.
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The Secret Service has said this year’s fireworks display will be more heavily guarded than any in recent history.
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Tel Aviv — On the evening of June 8, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party posted four words on its official X account.
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Buyers 55 and older account for nearly half of all new registrations and have held the largest share for eight straight quarters, the firm said.
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“Commentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commentary. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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