as in host
a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity
announcer for the Indy 500
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Recent Examples of announcer
As for the Thursday Night Football game between the Broncos and Chiefs, Al Michaels will serve as the play-by-play announcer, with Kirk Herbstreit as analyst and Kaylee Hartung as sideline reporter.
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Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Just yelling and silly catchphrases,’ and ‘At one point in time, Holthus was probably a good announcer, but that time is long, long, past.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025
Islanders play-by-play announcer Brendan Burke thought St-Laurent was pointing for a good goal.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2025
In the space of a few minutes, the viewer is whipsawed between the whir of a pit crew member’s wheel gun and the exuberant announcers to the crowd doing the wave and to the drivers speaking on helmet microphones.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
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Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Just yelling and silly catchphrases,’ and ‘At one point in time, Holthus was probably a good announcer, but that time is long, long, past.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025
Islanders play-by-play announcer Brendan Burke thought St-Laurent was pointing for a good goal.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2025
In the space of a few minutes, the viewer is whipsawed between the whir of a pit crew member’s wheel gun and the exuberant announcers to the crowd doing the wave and to the drivers speaking on helmet microphones.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcer
Noun
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After the cast gathered outside the castle, host Alan Cumming selected one player in plain sight to take on the role.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The result of that, the former late-night host said, is that some people aren't focused on making people laugh.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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The event will feature performances by country star Tucker Wetmore and DJ duo Loud Luxury — and plenty of food and drink curated by Fieri.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Among the acts are RuPaul in DJ mode, Bebe Rexha, Zedd and former boy banders Joey Fatone and AJ McLean sharing Music Plaza Stage.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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The 41-year-old comedian, who became the first woman to host the awards ceremony solo last year, was tapped as emcee again after earning overwhelmingly positive reviews for her debut.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Wheel of Fortune host is spinning into 2026, returning as the emcee for Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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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
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There were also photos of Epstein with actors Chris Tucker and Kevin Spacey, and even Epstein with TV newscaster Walter Cronkite.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Twin Cities,
20 Dec. 2025
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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announcer. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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