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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Cincinnati’s local television stations have had a wealth of memorable newscasters and hosts over the years, from pioneers in the industry to one of the most famous names on TV.—
Jeff Suess,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2025 -
Trump perceives late-night comedians and network newscasters as his enemies; Carr has gone after both within his first year on the job.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw told reporters after the game about the decision to honor Vesia.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Guardiola, speaking to reporters before City’s 4-1 victory over Dortmund, sounded like a manager who takes Arsenal deadly seriously.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Snoop Dogg, who had joined regular Peacock/NBC announcers Reggie Miller and Terry Gannon for the second half, rose to the occasion, his commentary keeping pace with Kerr’s antics.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Even the announcers were aghast.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Jan. 2026
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Past colleagues who have stepped in include Saturday Today co-anchors Peter Alexander and Laura Jarrett, as well as Sunday Today host Willie Geist.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Much of the filming in Rhode Island was of iconic sights as establishing shots to anchors the story in Rhode Island.—
Paul Edward Parker,
The Providence Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Comedy Central said Monday that the show’s correspondents will continue to take turns hosting Tuesdays through Thursdays while Stewart hosts on Mondays.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Stewart typically hosts the Monday night Daily Show episode, and the show’s correspondents, including Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic, rotate the other nights.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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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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