as in announcer
a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity
when we needed an impromptu MC at the wedding reception, my brother volunteered
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Kilgo was on the mic as the team’s radio announcer.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026 -
How can the sideline reporter, the color commentator or the play-by-play announcer make sure everyone is interested?—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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Third, History podcasts build strong communities, with hosts gaining celebrity status and selling out live events, much like musicians, and History shows cover everything from broad overviews to deep dives into overlooked subjects like women’s history, LGBTQ+ issues, and cultural oddities.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer Nassour is the co-founder of the Pocketbook Project, host of the Political Contessa Podcast, and former Chair of the Massachusetts GOP.—
Jennifer Nassour,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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The 98th Annual Oscars ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby Theater at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, with Conan O’Brien returning as host after serving as emcee for the 2025 celebration.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Bell first hosted the show in 2018 and then returned as emcee for last year’s awards.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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“MC.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/MC. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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