anchorperson

noun

ˈaŋ-kər-ˌpər-sᵊn How to pronounce anchorperson (audio)
Definition of anchorpersonnext
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. — Brian Lowry, CNN, 22 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchorperson
  1. newscaster
  2. reporter
  3. broadcaster
  4. announcer
  5. anchor
Noun
  • This is the second novel written by journalist Vallés, a veteran newscaster who anchors the evening news on Spanish broadcaster Antena 3.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Members of the media were given a walkthrough of Nightmares early Thursday morning, leading to plenty of shrieks from area newscasters.
    — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of newscaster
Noun
  • The governor-elect, speaking to reporters Thursday afternoon inside the state Capitol, had just concluded a meeting with Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate President Pro-Tempore Monique Limón.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Former baseball All-Star Mark Teixeira won a congressional seat in Texas, former football coach Tommy Tuberville won the Alabama governor’s race, but former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya lost her Senate race in Minnesota.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of reporter
Noun
  • China’s state broadcaster declined to broadcast matches from La Liga on Sunday, escalating Beijing’s row with the Spanish soccer league over Kylian Mbappé’s offhanded comments about Mao Zedong.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The British broadcaster has vowed to defend the case in court.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of broadcaster
Noun
  • Suddenly, halfway through the show, the venue announcer told the crowd behind us to fill the empty seats in the amphitheater.
    — Judith Martin, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026
  • No sooner does Hip 1 walk out after being sold (for $700,000) than the public address announcer runs through the bona fides of Hip 2 as the horse enters the ring.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of announcer
Noun
  • What analysts' buyout models say Despite such valuation anchors, analysts are split on how much a financial sponsor might pay for the company and what Global Payments and its long-term shareholders might accept.
    — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • It was not known why the anchor failed, but the heavy snowstorm was not a direct factor, according to the statement, which commended the college students for their love of the outdoors and preparation for the climbing trip.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of anchor

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“Anchorperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchorperson. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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