commentator

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Recent Examples of commentator Madden served as the Oakland Raiders head coach and later became a commentator and video game pioneer. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026 Recent polls put him behind Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News commentator, and onetime Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra. Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026 In the broadcast booth, the entrepreneur and influencer Bryan Johnson—who is most famous for his intensive, multimillion-dollar effort at lifespan extension—served as a commentator. Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026 In 1973, management lured Kurtis back to CBS Chicago as principal anchor, working alongside commentator and anchorman Walter Jacobson. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for commentator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentator
Noun
  • Since fiscal year 2019-20, state spending has grown by more than $100 billion, primarily from maintaining and expanding education, according to the analyst.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
  • Specifically, the analyst raised his 2027, 2028, and 2029 EPS estimates to $155, $167, and $117, respectively, from $133, $122, and $77.
    TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Deny, who played JVMA CEO and fashion boss Louis de Léon in the Lily Collins-starring drama, died on May 25 after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), his family confirmed in a statement to TF1, the French broadcaster.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
  • Fans wore Arsenal kits from various eras — representing current stars like Declan Rice, or Arsenal legend and current broadcaster Thierry Henry.
    Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha warned about the impact that Democrats regaining power could have on the Supreme Court after party leaders spoke out in support of packing the Supreme Court in response to recent rulings.
    Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026
  • Mary Ellen Klas is a politics and policy columnist for Bloomberg Opinion.
    Mary Ellen Klas, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • Among the people who rode the buses to Oakland for the march was longtime Kings radio announcer Gary Gerould.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
  • President Ronald Reagan, a former Cubs announcer, did not call Frey to congratulate him.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • As these political divides deepen, observers doubt the election’s credibility.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
  • Though the party assembly process isn’t typically representative of the people voting in the full primary election — in which Democrats as well as unaffiliated voters can participate — the event raised eyebrows among political observers.
    Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital journalist who covers breaking news, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.
    Alexandra Koch , Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
  • As instability rose, the administration reverted to strict state control, detaining opposition figures and journalists while delaying elections.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Jane Kirtley, a former reporter, lawyer and longtime UMN professor, was awarded the John Borger Lifetime Achievement Award Wednesday night.
    Mars King, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
  • Jakob Rodgers is a senior breaking news reporter.
    Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 28 May 2026

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“Commentator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commentator. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.

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