talking head
noun
: the televised head and shoulders shot of a person talking
also
: a television personality who appears in such shots
Examples of talking head in a Sentence
The debate was followed by hours of talking heads analyzing the candidates' performances.
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The film is devoid of talking heads and rich with offscreen interviews, both new and vintage, that serve as insightful voiceover commentary.
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
And now it’s escalated by the talking heads on TikTok that need clickbait.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
There’s no commentary or talking heads — the only narrator is Elvis, from previously unheard audio footage from one of these rehearsals.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
With no talking heads or traditional narrative arcs, often stretching more than three hours in length, Wiseman’s documentaries demanded, and rewarded, patience in the viewer.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
And now it’s escalated by the talking heads on TikTok that need clickbait.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
There’s no commentary or talking heads — the only narrator is Elvis, from previously unheard audio footage from one of these rehearsals.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
With no talking heads or traditional narrative arcs, often stretching more than three hours in length, Wiseman’s documentaries demanded, and rewarded, patience in the viewer.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for talking head
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“Talking head.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talking%20head. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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