as in hosts
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 announcers
As Stromberg says, once the referee’s office clears a match for play, one of the USTA’s two announcers calls the players to the practice desk.
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 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
Betting has also become deeply intertwined with the leagues themselves, with advertisements during games and sports announcers discussing different odds.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Players’ Weekend began in 2017 as a way to showcase the personality of players through custom apparel and bats, nicknames used by announcers and more.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Early stadium shows featured little more than musicians standing in front of a static backdrop, struggling to project their sound through subpar sound systems designed for sports announcers, not music.
—Lindsay A. Fleming, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
In the second half of the show, Elmo and Abby joined a steady list of performers, actors, journalists and sports figures who have served as guest announcers on the Opry.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
Typically, the team that wins the General Effect and Visual award is dubbed the winner of the show, according to Steve Roinero, one of the announcers of this year's DCI World Championship.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 10 Aug. 2025
Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 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
Betting has also become deeply intertwined with the leagues themselves, with advertisements during games and sports announcers discussing different odds.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Players’ Weekend began in 2017 as a way to showcase the personality of players through custom apparel and bats, nicknames used by announcers and more.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Early stadium shows featured little more than musicians standing in front of a static backdrop, struggling to project their sound through subpar sound systems designed for sports announcers, not music.
—Lindsay A. Fleming, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
In the second half of the show, Elmo and Abby joined a steady list of performers, actors, journalists and sports figures who have served as guest announcers on the Opry.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
Typically, the team that wins the General Effect and Visual award is dubbed the winner of the show, according to Steve Roinero, one of the announcers of this year's DCI World Championship.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcers
Noun
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Singer-songwriter Justine Word hosts.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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For those who are unable to attend their in-person events, Hidary hosts live, virtual walking meditations (by donation or free) with the aim of fostering community.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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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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In the other, parents and other adults are walking between tables hosted by local environmental groups as a DJ from a local radio station emcees—live to both the attendees and listeners on the air.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
27 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Announcers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announcers. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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