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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It was forged during the Cold War, largely by American politicians and commentators insisting on its foundations in democracy, the rule of law, and human rights.
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Victor J. Blue, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Some commentators pointed to persistent worries about an AI bust, while others cited the mixed September jobs report that showed strong payroll gains but an uptick in the unemployment rate to the highest level in four years.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 22 Nov. 2025
His podcast could also double as a testing ground for his rhetoric, particularly as the GOP schisms surrounding global internationalism continue to swell and conservative commentators such as Carlson and Candace Owens grow in prominence.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2025
Wilson also took an opportunity to jab at online commentators, their hands deep in a bag of Cheetos, desperate to pit women against one another.
—Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
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Victor J. Blue, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Some commentators pointed to persistent worries about an AI bust, while others cited the mixed September jobs report that showed strong payroll gains but an uptick in the unemployment rate to the highest level in four years.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 22 Nov. 2025
His podcast could also double as a testing ground for his rhetoric, particularly as the GOP schisms surrounding global internationalism continue to swell and conservative commentators such as Carlson and Candace Owens grow in prominence.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2025
Wilson also took an opportunity to jab at online commentators, their hands deep in a bag of Cheetos, desperate to pit women against one another.
—Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Commentator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commentator. Accessed 30 Nov. 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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