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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May 2, 2025 Conservative commentator and rumored Kentucky Senate candidate Scott Jennings says Rubio has earned his accolades.
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Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025
Many commentators suggest that when the conflict in Ukraine ends, Putin may turn his attention to the Baltic States including Latvia.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Comedians, commentators and provocateurs who once orbited his show are now increasingly voicing discomfort with its political drift and with Rogan's unwavering admiration for Musk.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
The retired central banker had never run for public office before, and Canadian commentators have praised him for doing the barest basics of campaigning, such as taking photos with voters and being comfortable in crowds.
—The Editors, National Review, 29 Apr. 2025
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Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025
Many commentators suggest that when the conflict in Ukraine ends, Putin may turn his attention to the Baltic States including Latvia.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Comedians, commentators and provocateurs who once orbited his show are now increasingly voicing discomfort with its political drift and with Rogan's unwavering admiration for Musk.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
The retired central banker had never run for public office before, and Canadian commentators have praised him for doing the barest basics of campaigning, such as taking photos with voters and being comfortable in crowds.
—The Editors, National Review, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Commentator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commentator. Accessed 12 May. 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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