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commentator

noun

Definition of commentator

as in analyst

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as in broadcaster

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Recent Examples of commentator When looking back at her 2022 film Don’t Worry Darling, Wilde said that conservative commentator Jordan Peterson was an inspiration for Chris Pine’s character. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026 Indeed, his rising profile as a pugnacious public commentator has arguably exceeded his influence on Wall Street. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 20 July 2026 Now there’s a new entrant – and an entirely new category – as Duff Foreman is set to make his broadcast debut as a golf commentator at this year’s New Mexico Open. — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 James also made a reference to one commentator saying the Heat would be a play-in team even with James. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for commentator

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Noun

Patrick DeHaan, analyst at GasBuddy, agreed, telling NBC News that the upcoming hurricane season could further complicate gas prices.

— Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
Gene Munster, a veteran Apple analyst turned investor, said AI is rapidly reshaping how people interact with devices and services in ways that could endanger Apple’s consumer hardware grip.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Definition of analyst

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He’s being honored as a broadcaster nearly 40 years after his father, Jack Buck, was the recipient of the same award.

— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Its advisory group includes Formula 1 broadcaster Natalie Pinkham and Miami Grand Prix President Katharina Nowak.

— Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of broadcaster

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Play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti added some thrilling commentary as the scene unfolded.

— Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
The University of Washington announced Tuesday that Elise Woodward will be the program’s new radio play-by-play announcer starting with the 2026 season, making her what is believed to be the first woman in the FBS to hold such a role.

— Grace Raynor, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of announcer

Noun

Under dark conditions, observers could see 80 to 100 meteors per hour, making this the finest meteor display of 2026.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
In May, Beijing rolled out new rules specifically for new biomedical technologies, plugging what observers said was a gap in how the development of advanced therapies, including personalized treatments, are controlled.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of observer

Noun

Associated Press journalist Hallie Golden in Seattle contributed to this report.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Israel’s wartime response has resulted in the killings of over 73,000 Palestinians, including civilians, journalists and humanitarian workers, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

— Jake Shore, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of journalist

Noun

Daily newspapers keep scores of advance obituaries on file so reporters aren’t scrambling on deadline when an important person in the community dies.

— Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
Valkyrie is not quite open for business, but Eveland and her business partner — Valkyrie technical director Desmond Browning — gave a Statesman reporter and photographer a tour of the facility and a preview of the training that will be offered.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026

Definition of reporter

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