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
Spectators inside the Olympic arenas hear shoutouts by the announcers and see logos on the big screen.
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ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
While fans wait for the ice to be reconditioned before the start of the women's speedskating 500-meter final, Bach, the IOC president from 2013-25, was interviewed by an in-arena public-address announcer.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Ron Moquett, one of Oaklawn's most successful and popular trainers, was with track announcer Matt Dinerman.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Longtime Meridian Speedway announcer Brent Arte expects to celebrate the opening of his new downtown hangout, Pit Stop Sports Bar and Grill, within weeks.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
While fans wait for the ice to be reconditioned before the start of the women's speedskating 500-meter final, Bach, the IOC president from 2013-25, was interviewed by an in-arena public-address announcer.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Ron Moquett, one of Oaklawn's most successful and popular trainers, was with track announcer Matt Dinerman.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Longtime Meridian Speedway announcer Brent Arte expects to celebrate the opening of his new downtown hangout, Pit Stop Sports Bar and Grill, within weeks.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcer
Noun
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Trump has been an outspoken critic of CNN and many of its on-air hosts.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Linder, a former teacher, doesn't work anymore due to a host of medical issues — including treatment for a brain tumor and its effects, and Parkinsonism, a neurological disorder that causes Parkinson's-like symptoms.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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By night, cocktails and tapas are served to accompany live DJ sets that last well into the evening.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Officially titled Abbey Road After Hours, the Dewaele brothers headlined the event under their DJ moniker 2ManyDJs, with friends Erol Alkan and Laima Leyton warming up the crowd.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At times, awards host Désirée Nosbusch visibly struggled with the stress of remaining the charming emcee.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
21 Feb. 2026
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This emcee figure, a Taper innovation, replaces the DJ role of previous productions and establishes the show’s metatheatrical frame.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Most entertaining newscasters in the biz.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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Tessa Thompson toplines as Anna, an Atlanta newscaster who has fallen into a life of reclusivity, until a murder in her nearby hometown sends her back in hopes of finding answers — and returning to her cushy gig as the face of her network.—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announcer. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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