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Recent Examples of commentators
The viral allegations—originating from fringe French commentators and later amplified by conservative commentator Candace Owens, claiming Macron’s real name is Jean-Michel Trogneux, who is, in fact, Macron’s brother.
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commentators
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Once broadcasters enter the Pete Maher broadcast booth — named after the longtime, legendary Flames broadcaster — they’re treated to some of the best sight lines in the league for broadcasters.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Political distraction Some observers say anti-LGBTQ sentiment is home-grown, with that population used as a scapegoat to mask other problems.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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The ease with which Chalamet turned over a new leaf rankled some observers, but the scent of Marty was not so easily washed away.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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One of Jimmy Valvano’s old players, Terry Gannon, has become one of the best announcers in the sport.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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There is an ongoing argument/debate/thought experiment/wrasslin' match going on in the press box among the University of Arkansas' radio announcers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Unlike reporters, columnists are allowed to include their opinions.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Respected them as men and columnists.—
Jon Becker,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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More details were not immediately available with information coming out of Iran severely limited by internet outages, round-the-clock airstrikes and tight restrictions on journalists.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Trump spent just under two hours on the ground and didn't speak to reporters leaving Air Force One or returning to it.—
DARLENE SUPERVILLE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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But reporters who spent time probing more deeply into Chavez’s United Farm Workers of America also came to understand that the union’s co-founder was abundantly flawed and frequently not held to account by his allies, a recipe that could lead to trouble.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Commentators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commentators. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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