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coanchor

noun

Definition of coanchornext
as in anchorwoman

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Recent Examples of coanchor America coanchor introduces Michael Strahan Daily Defense, a collection of five products to help every man score great skin. — Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 Where some sons may have let their mother win on purpose, the ABC coanchor brought his A-game, accompanied by a slew of hilarious banter that Louise couldn’t help but laugh at. — Rebecca Norris, Good Housekeeping, 21 Apr. 2022 See All Example Sentences for coanchor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coanchor
  1. anchorwoman
  2. anchorman
  3. newscaster
Noun
  • Tessa Thompson plays Anna Andrews, a former Atlanta anchorwoman looking to reclaim her chair after a year away, currently occupied by blond Lexy (rhymes with sexy) Jones (Rebecca Rittenhouse).
    — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Katie Couric has been a household name for decades as a famed anchorwoman.
    — Emily St. Martin, Peoplemag, 23 June 2023
Definition of anchorwoman
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
Noun
  • Hartman, a human resource specialist, watched in disbelief as newscasters ran footage of the destruction in New York and nearby Arlington, Virginia.
    — USA TODAY staff, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • As newscasters and viewers struggled to make sense of what many assumed was an appalling accident, United Flight 175 hit the south tower.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of newscaster

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“Coanchor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coanchor. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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