as in announcer
a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity
when we needed an impromptu MC at the wedding reception, my brother volunteered
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Amazon is now streaming its games in 14 languages, each with its own set of announcers working from studios in their home countries, on top of intricate internet architecture to localize the presentations.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 Jan. 2026 -
At Old Lahaina Luau, the announcer shares about Lahaina's Lahainaluna High School, established in 1831 and considered to be the oldest school west of the Mississippi River.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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After the cast gathered outside the castle, host Alan Cumming selected one player in plain sight to take on the role.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The result of that, the former late-night host said, is that some people aren't focused on making people laugh.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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The 41-year-old comedian, who became the first woman to host the awards ceremony solo last year, was tapped as emcee again after earning overwhelmingly positive reviews for her debut.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Wheel of Fortune host is spinning into 2026, returning as the emcee for Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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“MC.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/MC. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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