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
Combines reporting, storytelling and commentary to make a point.
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Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
The popularity of The Sidemen, famed for their videos of challenges, sketches, and video game commentaries across their YouTube channels, has continued to rise.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
Armstrong’s debut sparked conversation online, including public commentary from the late Chester Bennington’s family and discussion around her past professional affiliations.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 2 June 2025
Jafar Panahi) Panahi’s layered script weaves political commentary into an escalating series of small events.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 May 2025
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Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
The popularity of The Sidemen, famed for their videos of challenges, sketches, and video game commentaries across their YouTube channels, has continued to rise.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
Armstrong’s debut sparked conversation online, including public commentary from the late Chester Bennington’s family and discussion around her past professional affiliations.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 2 June 2025
Jafar Panahi) Panahi’s layered script weaves political commentary into an escalating series of small events.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentary
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Representatives for Wilton Rancheria had not responded to requests for comment, as of publication.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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Columbia did not immediately return a request for comment.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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If no case is filed, state prosecutors must release a report detailing the evidence and the legal reasoning for why charges were not warranted.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Police records list the two October reports as suspended and closed and state that the December report was suspended after a detective was not able to reach Jones by letter or phone.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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In Gilbert’s hands, reappraising the decade from a feminist perspective is more an exercise in cataloguing than in analysis: the ideology of the era is not subtle, and its narratives don’t need decoding.—
Dayna Tortorici,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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As part of our guides to the teams that will feature, James Horncastle gives you the background on Inter. Follow the Club World Cup on The Athletic this summer… Club World Cup team guides, news and analysis How will the tournament work?—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Marshall also set the NFL record with 29 career fumble recoveries.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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This year, a record 90 cars assembled on the cricket pitch of the Honorable Artillery Company, the British Army’s oldest regiment, in the heart of London’s financial district.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
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Each installment was a chance for a new joke, a new observation—about fashion, dating, public restrooms, artistic pretensions, being mistaken for a man—in an era when popular depictions of lesbian experience were rare.—
Charlie Tyson,
New Yorker,
4 June 2025
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Summer is prime time for backyard birdwatching, and Costco has just the thing to elevate your observation game.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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While supporting her son, Jessica wore a shirt bearing the name of Michael’s Instagram account, with a QR code linking to it on the sleeve.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Republished on June 8 with a new warning into Google account attacks.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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But beyond the big names and captivating rhythms, the album is an invitation to explore his story and connect with the cultural roots that have profoundly shaped his artistic vision.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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“Commentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commentary. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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