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
Matt Berry will serve as the announcer at this year’s show that will be hosted by Conan O’Brien for the second year in a row.
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Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
The play-by-play announcer couldn’t resist acknowledging it.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
The play-by-play announcer couldn’t let the moment pass without comment.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Spectators around the arena rose to their feet and once again drowned out the announcer’s voice.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
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Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
The play-by-play announcer couldn’t resist acknowledging it.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
The play-by-play announcer couldn’t let the moment pass without comment.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Spectators around the arena rose to their feet and once again drowned out the announcer’s voice.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcer
Noun
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Several recent surveys show Swalwell, Steyer, and in some cases, Porter polling in the teens, alongside Republicans Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Memories of this night were sealed with photos, taken by their photojournalist host.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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On Friday night, Billboard House at Mohawk transformed into the CHEETOS FLAMIN’ HOT Pickle Pop-Off, an afterparty featuring DJ duo Loud Luxury.—
Billboard Staff,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2026
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Special guests included Andrea Gunning, Chris Wylde, DJ Dramos, Elyse Myers and Laurie Santos.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Still, Buckley was visibly moved to hear her name read as her streak culminated at the 98th Oscars ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, who returned as emcee for the second year in a row.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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President-elect Sarah Epstein served as the emcee throughout the night.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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World-famous newscasters didn't know who Jeffrey Epstein was.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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The first studies on parasocial relationships, in the Eighties, were about soap opera stars and newscasters, since that was who people used to feel familiar with on a daily basis.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announcer. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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