as in newscaster
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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Recent Examples of anchorperson
But the hurdles used to prolong her rise grow tedious and predictable, as if some unseen producer was prodding the anchorperson to fill dead air.
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Brian Lowry, CNN, 22 Oct. 2020
The sunny blonde GNN anchorperson would tell you about how someone was the recipient of a random act of kindness.
—Rita Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Feb. 2010
Brian Lowry, CNN, 22 Oct. 2020
The sunny blonde GNN anchorperson would tell you about how someone was the recipient of a random act of kindness.
—Rita Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Feb. 2010
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchorperson
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In 2004, Turner became news director, reporter, and newscaster with the Minnesota News Network.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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Smith read for a few different roles — Joey's sister's boyfriend, Bodie, as well as Dawson's film teacher, Tamara Jacobs' boyfriend and newscaster Bob.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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But just a few hours earlier, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins had insisted to reporters that the contingency fund could not be used even if the administration wanted to.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Nine hours after addressing reporters in the wake of a humbling 28-6 loss to Baltimore, Mike McDaniel was at it again on Friday, speaking to Dolphins reporters via Zoom in the normal day-after-game media availability that’s required for all NFL head coaches.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Defense Minister Theo Francken told public broadcaster RTBF that Tuesday’s incident appeared to be carried out by professionals intent on destabilizing the country.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Continue reading … BOOTH BLUNDER – NFL broadcaster under fire for strange commentary as Buffalo defeats Kansas City.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Texas Tech fans, BYU supporters and even ESPN college football announcer Kirk Herbstreit — who will call Saturday’s contest — made donations.—
Sam Jane,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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As the big bad of the film, former UFC Featherweight and Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor was joined in the cast by such other figures associated with the fighting world as Hieron, UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer, UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik, and UFC’s CEO and President, Dana White.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Based on his observations around Whitefish Point, Lynn said captains have a greater willingness to drop anchor and wait out a storm rather than risking it and powering through.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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It's been 50 years since Good Morning America's co-anchors first began helping viewers all across the country start their days.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Anchorperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchorperson. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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