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
Major League Eating announcer Sam Barclay kicked off the competition, introducing each competitor.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2025
Brian Stokes Mitchell will be the show announcer. 2025 Tony Awards Nominations
Below is a full list of the 2025 Tony Award nominees.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 8 June 2025
As for the other Turner announcers, Harlan is expected to be Amazon’s No. 2 NBA play-by-player, behind Ian Eagle, with Van Gundy and Candace Parker also headed to Amazon.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Even the announcers expected an ejection, but that was not the case.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2025
Brian Stokes Mitchell will be the show announcer. 2025 Tony Awards Nominations
Below is a full list of the 2025 Tony Award nominees.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 8 June 2025
As for the other Turner announcers, Harlan is expected to be Amazon’s No. 2 NBA play-by-player, behind Ian Eagle, with Van Gundy and Candace Parker also headed to Amazon.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Even the announcers expected an ejection, but that was not the case.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcer
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However, Trump’s take on business — relying on a host of ventures built to maximize quick profits — is far grander than his minimalist views on national economics, which critics view as bordering on severe.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
21 June 2025
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It's been 28 years since the rage virus — a virulent, bloodborne infection that sends its hosts into extreme, uncontrollable rage and states of undead decay — escaped a lab and decimated nearly all of the United Kingdom, now under rigid quarantine.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 June 2025
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With Chisholm out of the game, the Yankees shifted Oswald Peraza to third base, with DJ LeMahieu filling in at second.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
25 June 2025
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Through 33 games, DJ LeMahieu is slashing .245/.321/.337 and has not been the best defensively.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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The race was initially scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., but an emcee announced that it was being pushed back to 6:45 p.m.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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And like Walt Disney hosted Disney’s early TV ventures, there’s Cole – dressed in a banana-yellow tuxedo and top hat – serving as an on-field emcee.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
5 June 2025
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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announcer. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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