commentator
noun
com·men·ta·tor
ˈkä-mən-ˌtā-tər 
: one who provides commentary: such as
a
: one who reports and discusses news (as on television)
b
: a sportscaster who provides commentary during live events
a color commentator
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Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
Though sportsbooks’ advertising spending has remained flat at around $666 million in 2024, according to Neilson Ad Intel, Kraus said messaging from sportsbooks is everywhere, including during games and matches, when commentators walk viewers through over-under odds and parlays.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Once seen as a polished Hamas spokesperson, Arab commentators saw his on-air outburst as a signal of a widening rift among the organization’s leadership as Gaza lies in ruins.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
In real life, Pfeiffer held the role of Walker’s onscreen boss, Admiral Mark Miller (Jason Clarke), and is a former CIA chief of staff and national security and intelligence commentator.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
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Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
Though sportsbooks’ advertising spending has remained flat at around $666 million in 2024, according to Neilson Ad Intel, Kraus said messaging from sportsbooks is everywhere, including during games and matches, when commentators walk viewers through over-under odds and parlays.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Once seen as a polished Hamas spokesperson, Arab commentators saw his on-air outburst as a signal of a widening rift among the organization’s leadership as Gaza lies in ruins.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
In real life, Pfeiffer held the role of Walker’s onscreen boss, Admiral Mark Miller (Jason Clarke), and is a former CIA chief of staff and national security and intelligence commentator.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Commentator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commentator. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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commentator
noun
com·men·ta·tor
ˈkäm-ən-ˌtāt-ər
: a person who gives a commentary
especially
: a person who reports and discusses news on radio or television
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