voice-over
noun
1
a
: the voice of an unseen narrator speaking (as in a movie, television show, or commercial)
b
: the voice of a visible character (as in a movie, television show, or video game) expressing especially unspoken thoughts
2
: a recording of a voice-over
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Over the decades, Andrews has continued to build an award-winning career across film and television, earning multiple Oscar nominations and 10 Emmy nominations, including recognition for her voice-over role in Bridgerton.
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Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Some players aren’t thrilled that the newer games feature voice-over, among other complaints, but the devs knocked this one outta the park.
—Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The American brand of sincerity bled into the voice-over.
—Anna Peele, Vulture, 20 May 2026
The pacing is erratic and the sonorous voice-over narration doesn’t help either.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
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Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Some players aren’t thrilled that the newer games feature voice-over, among other complaints, but the devs knocked this one outta the park.
—Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The American brand of sincerity bled into the voice-over.
—Anna Peele, Vulture, 20 May 2026
The pacing is erratic and the sonorous voice-over narration doesn’t help either.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
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“Voice-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voice-over. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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