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
Noun
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Before becoming a newscaster, Gore pursued a culinary career, working as a personal chef, food columnist, caterer and a line cook for chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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On the television screen of the bar that morning, the newscaster announced the death of the two civil guards in Barbate Port.—
Óscar Martínez,
The Dial,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tim Stelloh Tim Stelloh is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
21 May 2026
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Amanda Lee Myers is a senior crime reporter who covers the death penalty, cold case investigations and breaking news for USA TODAY.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
Noun
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The broadcaster’s legacy came up during Blank’s recruitment, which occurred shortly after Vin’s death.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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Under the agreement, SAG will handle theatrical releases for Studiocanal’s main English-language slate in the territory, including animation titles, films from its genre label 6th Dimension, and select South African productions developed with local broadcaster M-Net.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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The broadcasting pioneer also served as the Houston Astros’ first Spanish-language announcer starting in 1962.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Center Deandre Ayton picked at his nails as Redick was no longer standing in front of the announcer’s table, but seated on the bench with his assistant coaches beside him.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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But about 15 people were kept in Atlanta, including Vinnie Politan, the network’s evening anchor since Court TV was revived in 2019 after an 11-year absence.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
20 May 2026
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The 10th District will feature a rematch between Perry, a retired Army National Guard brigadier general and staunch Trump ally, and Stelson, a former television news anchor who narrowly lost to him in 2024.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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“Anchorperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchorperson. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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