as in commentary
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
a narration that vastly overstates her minor role in this international affair
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Recent Examples of narration
The 30-minute ride in each direction includes onboard narration about local history and landmarks along the way, as well as nonstop views of both the Oregon seaside and thick coastal forest.
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
The Final Cut doesn't include Ford's voiceover narration, restores an impactful dream sequence involving a unicorn, and maintains the director's original ambiguous ending.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Morris said that ever since YouTube’s algorithm was tweaked to reward videos incorporating human faces, faceless creators are now mixing in straight-to-camera narration, sometimes tapping gig workers on freelance platforms Fiverr and Upwork to be their David Attenboroughs.
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Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
Following its award-winning festival run last year, Farmacy of Light has been updated with the narration, and the final version will be available for free global streaming from June 23 to 27.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
The Final Cut doesn't include Ford's voiceover narration, restores an impactful dream sequence involving a unicorn, and maintains the director's original ambiguous ending.
—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Morris said that ever since YouTube’s algorithm was tweaked to reward videos incorporating human faces, faceless creators are now mixing in straight-to-camera narration, sometimes tapping gig workers on freelance platforms Fiverr and Upwork to be their David Attenboroughs.
—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
Following its award-winning festival run last year, Farmacy of Light has been updated with the narration, and the final version will be available for free global streaming from June 23 to 27.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narration
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Nothing can prepare you for the album art writ large on the inside flap, but the lavish haircut photos galore and commentary from folks like producer Bob Rock and then-bassist Jason Newsted are illuminating.
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Included in the bonus features is a commentary track by director David Frankel, writer Aline Brosh McKenna and costume designer Molly Rogers.
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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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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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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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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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During his time in Lawrence, Peterson was short with explanations for his absences or altogether disinterested in providing any, a public-facing strategy that allowed others to take control of the narrative.
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SpaceX went public on June 12, with AI central to its IPO narrative.
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His social media accounts on Sunday afternoon announced the return of his body after the June 14 collision of two helicopters, which killed all six people on board.
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As your visit gets closer, stay tuned into the park's social media accounts for the latest updates.
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Illinois breaks all-time tornado record The Windy City's home state likewise broke all previous annual tornado records by mid-June following a swath of severe storms June 17.
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The district attorney’s office has claimed in court filings that prosecutors maintain older records of juvenile delinquency proceedings that are not available to the myriad other people vetting claims in the settlement, including multiple judges and the State Bar.
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“Narration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narration. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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