Synonyms of narration
Examples of narration in a Sentence
The novel uses first-person narration.
They got a famous actor to do the narration for the documentary.
an actor who does narrations for documentaries
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The narration talked about Fox in the past tense and looked back on his life and work over the years.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Its new film still will include animals and scenery but lean into storytelling and narration, park officials confirmed Thursday.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
In these three episodes of the new season, Rue’s customary narration explains how these characters — who seemed so ready to move on with their lives and never again think about East Highland High School — end up still tethered to one another.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Blending his poetic narration with arresting cinematography and street photography, Kim Watson’s documentary TRESPASS captures five years inside Los Angeles’ unhoused communities — revealing the resilience, dignity, and humanity of those forced to the margins of the American Dream.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Its new film still will include animals and scenery but lean into storytelling and narration, park officials confirmed Thursday.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
In these three episodes of the new season, Rue’s customary narration explains how these characters — who seemed so ready to move on with their lives and never again think about East Highland High School — end up still tethered to one another.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Blending his poetic narration with arresting cinematography and street photography, Kim Watson’s documentary TRESPASS captures five years inside Los Angeles’ unhoused communities — revealing the resilience, dignity, and humanity of those forced to the margins of the American Dream.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Narration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/narration. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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narration
noun
nar·ra·tion
na-ˈrā-shən 
nə-
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: the act or process or an instance of telling a story
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