as in announcers
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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Noun
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Go for the cheerleaders and DJs and baseball-style announcers—the familiarity of these American customs transplanted into an entirely new sport.—
Samanth Subramanian,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Perhaps nothing but the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics opening ceremony could bring together Mariah Carey, Vice President JD Vance, and Italian model Vittoria Ceretti, who, as NBC’s announcers reminded viewers, is dating Leonardo DiCaprio.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams chat with Sportico valuations expert Kurt Badenhausen about his latest MLS numbers.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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The building had sat vacant for years, but now employs more than 100, and hosts live music in its grand lobby, along with a farmers’ market every weekend.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The event’s main emcees in New York will be Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora along with co-hosts Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough in Las Vegas, Chance the Rapper in Chicago, and a TBD host in Puerto Rico.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 Dec. 2025
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Dave participates in and emcees numerous fundraising events for nonprofit groups throughout the year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Nov. 2025
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“MCs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/MCs. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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