1
as in comment
a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event)
the TV anchors provided a running commentary on the parade
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as in report
usually commentaries plural
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
the general's commentaries on his military campaigns rank among the best firsthand accounts of the war
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Recent Examples of commentary
His insightful commentary is provided below.
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Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Following the on-air commentary, a source at the network has told TIME that Dowd is no longer with MSNBC.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Known for his bold use of color, playful bows, and signature heart motifs, Kelly’s work mixed joy and wit with sharp social commentary.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed on Wednesday, pioneered a new model for conservative political advocacy, merging multi-platform media commentary with in-person gatherings and get-out-the-vote drives.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
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Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Following the on-air commentary, a source at the network has told TIME that Dowd is no longer with MSNBC.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Known for his bold use of color, playful bows, and signature heart motifs, Kelly’s work mixed joy and wit with sharp social commentary.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed on Wednesday, pioneered a new model for conservative political advocacy, merging multi-platform media commentary with in-person gatherings and get-out-the-vote drives.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentary
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Notable Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase revealed that she was fined by the league after her comments regarding Game 1’s officiating.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
17 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps turning the win a bit sour at the end of the game, in the fourth quarter, a Fever fan was escorted out of the arena for comments directed at Gray.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Rebels have not listed him on their recent availability reports, but ESPN reported early Saturday that Simmons will be a game-time decision.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Declining soil moisture and low streamflow are leading to stress on crops and livestock in the Midwest, according to an online report from DTN Weather.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The ability to generate mid-infrared light efficiently could also open new frontiers in chemical and environmental analysis.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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The broadcast will feature analysis from former MLB player and Ripken Baseball co-founder Bill Ripken alongside play-by-play announcer Zach Bigley.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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So, now going to the club with records playing, playing for kids that were not alive when some of these songs came out and watching a really great young DJ like Cosmo play this music from the same era with her own slant on it.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The report said that water storage in Washington’s five reservoirs in the Yakima River Basin has dropped sharply, bringing levels, at times, to some of the lowest measured since record-keeping started in 1971.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Bryan Marcus said it is handled on a case by case basis, on how best the district can support and guide an observation.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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The smock is designed to prevent self-harm and is part of broader safety measures implemented for individuals under heightened observation.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Nepalese government, citing concerns over fake accounts, hate speech, disinformation and fraud, said the measures were to ensure accountability and make operators responsible for content on their platforms.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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The index takes into account such factors as electoral processes, government functioning, political participation, political culture, and civil liberties.—
Sofía Benavides,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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As a recent ProPublica story revealed, the promises of the H-2A visa program can be undermined by extreme abuses the workers suffer, mostly by labor contractors.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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The dream drive package includes private transfer to The Barn, Napa Valley Car Club's exclusive clubhouse, post-drive drinks and stories and return transfer.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Commentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commentary. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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