1
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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2
as in report
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
That was transformation with intent—commentary through mimicry.
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Aron Solomon
june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
Later, in the comfort of their spectating room, the VIPs provide blithe yet listless commentary.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
By Friday morning, the stock climbed even higher after numerous banks issued bullish commentary on the company.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 27 June 2025
As Baby Reindeer gained momentum, so did the internet frenzy — spawning memes, armchair commentary, and a now-active defamation lawsuit from the woman believed to have inspired Martha.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 June 2025
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Aron Solomon
june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
Later, in the comfort of their spectating room, the VIPs provide blithe yet listless commentary.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
By Friday morning, the stock climbed even higher after numerous banks issued bullish commentary on the company.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 27 June 2025
As Baby Reindeer gained momentum, so did the internet frenzy — spawning memes, armchair commentary, and a now-active defamation lawsuit from the woman believed to have inspired Martha.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentary
Noun
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The Washington Examiner reached out to the Justice Department for comment but received no response.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2025
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The Copyright Claims Board, a three-person tribunal that resolves some copyright disputes, needs to replace one of its members this year, as a current board member, who did not reply to a request for comment, is leaving.—
Kate Knibbs,
ArsTechnica,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Yet that message does not appear to be getting through if the staggering numbers revealed in a new technology sector risk report are anything to go by: more than 11 million critical vulnerabilities in tech sector environments are currently exposed to the public internet.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Officers responded to a call in the 3100 block of Pine Tree Drive in the southeast Volusia County city following a report related to possible animal abuse, the release stated.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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McCarty’s bill faced opposition from the county of Sacramento and the cities of Citrus Heights and Elk Grove, according to a Senate analysis from July 2024.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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In recent weeks, the Trump administration has arrested an increasing number of migrants with no criminal convictions, according to an ABC News analysis of Immigration and Customs Enforcement data.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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For the record, the ornamental shape is composed of four partial As, the first letter in Autista, the logo spelled out in a vaguely medieval-looking font.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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The last feature, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train (2020), earned $507 million at the global box office and still holds the record as the highest-grossing anime movie of all time as well as the most successful Japanese film worldwide.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
28 June 2025
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The 2019 failure of a military observation satellite for the United Arab Emirates, called the Vega rocket, led to $411 million in claims — the largest such loss in history, Reuters reported.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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The observation tower crowning Villa Beatrice offers the freshest breezes, the most exclusive dining table in the region, and a gobsmacking 360-degree view of the area’s natural beauty — and its glitziest homes and harbors.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
Noun
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These trip itineraries can also be saved to your account to book later or become easily shareable with friends.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Nelson shared the same message to his Instagram account.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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For beautiful views of the Tennessee River and Wilson Dam, head to this greenspace with a scenic 1.3-mile trail along the waterfront with interpretive displays sharing stories about Florence’s history.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Instead of museum stories, this is a living legacy of knowledge that needs to be shared with the human family.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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“Commentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commentary. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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