as in announcer
a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity
acted as emcee for the evening's entertainment at the political convention
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Recent Examples of emcee
Williams then attended a reception in which current football coach Lance Leipold joined emcee Greg Gurley and approximately 200 well-wishers at a gathering to honor Williams.
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2025
The Tonight Show emcee also executive produces and hosts the network’s On Brand, a competition series that revolves around advertising and marketing.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
By Saturday evening, the PGA of America released a statement that the comedian apologized to Rory McIlroy and stepped down from her emcee role.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2025
The Tonight Show emcee also executive produces and hosts the network’s On Brand, a competition series that revolves around advertising and marketing.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
By Saturday evening, the PGA of America released a statement that the comedian apologized to Rory McIlroy and stepped down from her emcee role.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emcee
Noun
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Oshie will call games as an analyst alongside play-by-play announcers Brendan Burke and Chris Vosters.—
Brad Elliott Schlossman,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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Poladi knew collectors loved not only the former player and announcer, but his cards, too, because Uecker rarely signed.—
Mark Billingsley,
Sacbee.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After Fulham away this weekend, Arsenal host Crystal Palace the following Sunday.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Of course, the idea of having an AI board member opens up a host of thorny ethical issues.—
Lee Clifford,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Emcee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emcee. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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