variants
or anchorpeople
as in newscasters
one who reads and introduces news reports on a news program
the new anchorperson did an admirable job of dealing with the late-breaking news story
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Noun
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The first studies on parasocial relationships, in the Eighties, were about soap opera stars and newscasters, since that was who people used to feel familiar with on a daily basis.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Most entertaining newscasters in the biz.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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Once broadcasters enter the Pete Maher broadcast booth — named after the longtime, legendary Flames broadcaster — they’re treated to some of the best sight lines in the league for broadcasters.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On a call from Mexico on Thursday with reporters, Estrada Juarez, 42, said DACA was supposed to protect people like her who work hard and follow the rules.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Department of Defense is working to schedule the dignified transfer, Leavitt told reporters at White House press briefing on March 4.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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The on-air talent for the Angels broadcasts — led by announcers Mark Gubicza and Wayne Randazzo and sideline reporter Erica Weston — will return.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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There’s a reason, after all, that announcers often remind spectators in a firm but calm way that these are not NBA or MLB or NHL players competing.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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This year, the league installed brand-new bases and anchors on both field complexes.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Downtown is home to cultural anchors like Pérez Art Museum Miami and the lush Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, while Brickell supplies rooftop cocktails and high-end dining with skyline views.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Under that plan, CBS would have maintained a few of its signature overseas correspondents, while shuttering its bureaus around the world.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Instead of just relying on the network’s standard correspondents, the network’s broadcast seemed to lean equally on Free Press favorites and proponents for Iran strikes.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The viral allegations—originating from fringe French commentators and later amplified by conservative commentator Candace Owens, claiming Macron’s real name is Jean-Michel Trogneux, who is, in fact, Macron’s brother.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Anchorpersons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchorpersons. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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