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byliner

noun

Definition of bylinernext
as in columnist

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  1. columnist
  2. commentator
  3. anchor
  4. anchorman
Noun
  • Commentary and opinion Mosquitoes are making Los Angeles summers a living hell, argues columnist Robin Abcarian.
    — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson encouraged young people to socialize in person and leave the doom scrolling at home.
    — Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of columnist
Noun
  • Waltrip retired in 2000 and soon moved to the Fox broadcast booth with Mike Joy and Larry McReynolds as lead commentator.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • After retiring from racing in 2000, Waltrip signed with FOX to be the network’s lead Cup Series analyst and race commentator for the 2001 season and beyond, teaming with Mike Joy and Larry McReynolds.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of commentator
Noun
  • The captain drops the anchor near a reef where fan-like corals in shades of purple and gold overlap, creating what looks like an underwater metropolis.
    — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The event program will be hosted by Good Day LA anchor Brooke Thomas and features a DJ set by Katie Otro.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of anchor
Noun
  • In 1967, Ruddle switched to WMAQ-TV, NBC 5 as a reporter, working with anchorman Floyd Kalber.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Maury Povich has lived many lives — radio news reporter, anchorman, talk show host, podcast entrepreneur, husband of Connie Chung.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of anchorman
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