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
The Volunteers walked out of Atlanta with a 45-26 victory over the Orange, but a moment in the second quarter during what became a touchdown drive for Tennessee took the game's announcers by surprise.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
As the announcer remarks upon how the normally meticulous and unflappable Haines is playing with an uncommon aggression, Hitchcock’s urgent camerawork and rapid cuts show Guy, pressed for time and needing to make a hasty exit, playing at a pace that would give Rafael Nadal an aneurysm.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
With Noah Eagle, who has been Peacock’s lead college basketball voice, adding the NBA to his broadcasting duties, NBC needed more play-by-play announcers to cover 200 men’s and women’s college games from the Big Ten, Big East and Big 12.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Recently, one of those people was none other than legendary college basketball announcer Dick Vitale.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
As the announcer remarks upon how the normally meticulous and unflappable Haines is playing with an uncommon aggression, Hitchcock’s urgent camerawork and rapid cuts show Guy, pressed for time and needing to make a hasty exit, playing at a pace that would give Rafael Nadal an aneurysm.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
With Noah Eagle, who has been Peacock’s lead college basketball voice, adding the NBA to his broadcasting duties, NBC needed more play-by-play announcers to cover 200 men’s and women’s college games from the Big Ten, Big East and Big 12.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Recently, one of those people was none other than legendary college basketball announcer Dick Vitale.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcer
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The elaborate display of military strength came with a show of solidarity with a host of heads of state, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un.—
Ellie Cook
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some clients come in with a host of color ideas and preferences, but Mitchell was open to suggestions, Broekman said.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Also taking the stage on Sunday was Carpenter, McRae, Jelly Roll, Alex Warren, J Balvin and DJ Snake, sombr, Conan Gray, Doja Cat and Post Malone.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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ByRob Reed Rob Reed is an entrepreneur, adventure-sports enthusiast, and house DJ.—
Rob Reed,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Grammy-winning rapper previously hosted the VMAs in 2022, cohosting with fellow emcees Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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That single is just a taste of the sophisticated bars Thomas flexes on their record, MX, both a series of pointed critiques of the powers that be and an all-around impressive sophomore record from the nonbinary emcee.—
James Factora,
Them.,
3 Sep. 2025
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Platinum, the gold-digging newscaster memorably played in the finished movie by Plaza.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 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,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announcer. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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