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
Recent Examples on the Web
Like Wiseman, Rosi has long eschewed voice-over narration, expository montages, direct-to-camera interviews, and other conventional formal strategies.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Through lively narration and playful orchestral music, the Cincinnati Pops brings Ferdinand’s story to life using the instruments of the orchestra to paint characters, moods and settings.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
For extra guidance and narration, this private walking tour covers some of the main attractions on foot and works around the ferry schedules so day visitors can make the most of their time.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Ahead of the release of Morally Gray, Quinn’s social media have been teasing the actor’s upcoming narration with one clip of him notably tapping his wrist, something his Tell Me Lies character did to Grace Van Patten’s Lucy to help reduce her anxiety and calming the nervous system.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Through lively narration and playful orchestral music, the Cincinnati Pops brings Ferdinand’s story to life using the instruments of the orchestra to paint characters, moods and settings.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
For extra guidance and narration, this private walking tour covers some of the main attractions on foot and works around the ferry schedules so day visitors can make the most of their time.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Ahead of the release of Morally Gray, Quinn’s social media have been teasing the actor’s upcoming narration with one clip of him notably tapping his wrist, something his Tell Me Lies character did to Grace Van Patten’s Lucy to help reduce her anxiety and calming the nervous system.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for narration
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“Narration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/narration. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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narration
noun
nar·ra·tion
na-ˈrā-shən 
nə-
1
: the act or process or an instance of telling a story
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