Thesaurus results for ANCHORPERSON

anchorperson

noun

ˈaŋ-kər-ˌpər-sᵊn

Definition of anchorperson

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

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Noun

Hartman, a human resource specialist, watched in disbelief as newscasters ran footage of the destruction in New York and nearby Arlington, Virginia.

— USA TODAY staff, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
As newscasters and viewers struggled to make sense of what many assumed was an appalling accident, United Flight 175 hit the south tower.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of newscaster

Noun

My charge as a theme parks reporter has been to provide Central Floridians with the facts about what is happening or what is planned at our attractions.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
See Star-Telegram high school sports editor Charles Baggarly and reporter Darren Lauber’s predictions for 27 Fort Worth-area games.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of reporter

Noun

So sales agents and producers are turning to equity to make up a shortfall not only in pre-sales but streamer pull-back and falling broadcaster pre-buy moneys.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Abbott, who led Boston public broadcaster GBH for 15 years, brings fundraising, organizational and digital-media experience to an institution seeking stability.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of broadcaster

Noun

Fox Sports announcer Tom Brady might have spoken for all of us when viewing the play in which Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
The Los Angeles native divides his time between multiple Dropout shows and his job as announcer for Jimmy Kimmel Live!

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of announcer

Noun

The captain drops the anchor near a reef where fan-like corals in shades of purple and gold overlap, creating what looks like an underwater metropolis.

— Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
The event program will be hosted by Good Day LA anchor Brooke Thomas and features a DJ set by Katie Otro.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

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